Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

athlete United States

Johnny Weissmuller was an American swimmer and actor, best known for winning five Olympic gold medals in swimming and for his iconic role as Tarzan in the early 20th century films. His athletic achievements in the 1920s established him as one of the greatest swimmers of all time, while his portrayal of Tarzan solidified his status as a cultural icon. Weissmuller became synonymous with the character, bringing a sense of adventure and heroism to the screen that captivated audiences worldwide.

Born on Jun 02, 1904 (121 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
12,204
Power
604$
Sentiment
8.09
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Greece 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 10,423,054 6,110 $190,000 111$
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,095 $700,000 493$
Totals 2 19,077,676 12,205 $890,000 604$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Johnny Weissmuller, a legendary Olympic champion, is known for his role as Tarzan in films and influenced Ramón Cordovés's swimming technique. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Adultos mayores cubanos desafían la vejez

Switzerland Switzerland: Johnny Weissmuller was a swimmer who transitioned to a film career as Tarzan, contrasting with Jesse Owens' athletic path. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Vor 90 Jahren schrieb Jesse Owens Sportgeschichte