What swimmer played Buck Rogers Flash Gordon and Tarzan in movies?

Answer 1

Elmo Lincoln was the first to play Tarzan as an adult in the silent film, Tarzan of the Apes (1918). However, Gordon Griffith appeared earlier in this film portraying Tarzan as a child. So, technically, the answer is Gordon Griffith.

Answer 2

Johnny Weissmuller of the United States won 5 total Olympic gold medals, 3 at the 1924 Games in Paris and 2 at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam, and played Tarzan in movies in the 1930s and 1940s.

He also won a bronze medal with the U.S. Water Polo team in 1924.

Answer 3

Johnny Weissmuller was the first speaking Tarzan and won 5 Olympic gold medals 1924-28. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

In movies- one Elmo Lincoln, an Olympian athlete, as was Johnny Weismuller- which means- White Miller! H"mm.

Answer 5

Elmo Lincoln played Tarzan in "Tarzan of the Apes" (1918).

Answer 6

I believe Johnny Weissmuller is the one you seek. He portrayed Tarzan in a number of movies.

Answer 7

I think it was Johnny Weismuller.

Answer 8

Buster Crabbe

Answer 9

Johnny Weissmuller