Peter Johann Weissmüller
RomaniaathleteMaleb. 19049.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Known for his iconic role as Tarzan in twelve films from 1932 to 1948, Peter Johann Weissmüller, born on June 2, 1904, in Timișoara, Romania, was also a celebrated swimmer, winning five Olympic gold medals before transitioning to a successful acting career. His athletic prowess was first recognized when he took up swimming as a form of rehabilitation after contracting polio at a young age. Weissmüller is often remembered as one of the greatest portrayals of Tarzan in cinema history, and his legacy continues to influence popular culture.
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Peter Johann Weissmüller, known as Johnny Weissmuller, was a five-time Olympic gold medalist and famous for his role as Tarzan in films.
2 iunie: Ziua când s-a născut timișoreanul „Tarzan“, de cinci ori câștigător al aurului olimpicAdevărul·Romania· 2026-06-02
Romania· 2026-06-02
