Weissmuller

American

[wahys-muhl-er] / ˈwaɪsˌmʌl ər /

noun

Peter John Johnny, 1904–84, U.S. swimmer and film actor.

Weissmuller British

/ ˈwaɪsˌmʌlə /

noun

John Peter, known as Johnny . 1904–84, US swimmer and film actor, who won Olympic gold medals in 1924 and 1928 and played the title role in the early Tarzan films

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Weissmuller’s son, Johnny Weissmuller Jr, later confirmed those claims to be true.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

Pay no heed to the swimming pool designed by Olympic medalist and “Tarzan” actor Johnny Weissmuller.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2022

Pay no heed to the swimming pool designed by Olympic medalist and Tarzan actor Johnny Weissmuller.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2022

Tarzan, the Ape Man Johnny Weissmuller stars as the man raised by an ape in this 1932 adventure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2020

Johnny Weissmuller became a popular hero for his accomplishments in competitive swimming from 1921 to 1929.

From Women's Bathing and Swimming Costume in the United States by Kidwell, Claudia B.

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