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Johnny Weissmuller

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Actor

The Resume

    (June 2, 1904-January 20, 1984)
    Birth name is Peter John Weissmuller
    Won five Olympic swimming gold medals, 67 world titles, and 52 national titles (1924 and 1928)
    Portrayed 'Tarzan the Ape-Man' in 'Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)' and 11 other films
    Played 'Jungle Jim' in 14 films and a 1950s television series
    Inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame (1983)
    Died from a series of strokes

Why he might be annoying:

    He went by his middle name.
    He lied and told everyone he was born in Pennsylvania to ensure being able to play on the U.S. Olympic Team.
    He only portrayed jungle men during his acting career.
    He married six times and divorced five times.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a sickly child that grew up to be a gold medal winner.
    He once rescued several people from a capsized boat.
    He is considered one of the greatest swimmers of the 20th century.
    He made up Tarzan's signature yell.
    At his request, a recording of his Tarzan cry was played as he was lowered into the ground at his funeral.

Credit: Ratman


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 80 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 22 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 52 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 64 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 116 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 70 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 68 Votes: 42.65% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 147 Votes: 44.22% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 132 Votes: 42.42% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 259 Votes: 46.72% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 240 Votes: 46.67% Annoying