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Top 23 Quotes & Sayings by Johnny Weissmuller

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Last updated on November 25, 2024.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller was an American Olympic swimmer, water polo player and actor. He was known for having one of the best competitive swimming records of the 20th century. He set numerous world records alongside winning five gold medals in the Olympics. He won the 100m freestyle and the 4 × 200 m relay team event in the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris and the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Weissmuller also won gold in the 400m freestyle, as well as a bronze medal in the water polo competition in Paris.

American - Actor | June 2, 1904 - January 20, 1984

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We didn't have the lane ropes, we had to get up higher in the water to avoid the little waves.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

I learned to yodel pretty well. It took me a few months, but I eventually perfected it.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

The director sent for me for Tarzan. I climbed the tree and walked out on a limb. The next day I was told I was an actor. — © Johnny Weissmuller

The director sent for me for Tarzan. I climbed the tree and walked out on a limb. The next day I was told I was an actor.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

No marriage can stand up under the strain of incessant association.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

When people don't know me any more or want my autograph, then I'll think about retiring.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

I could make good time because I was so long and skinny, shooting through the water like a stick.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

I need freedom to be happy.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

I never lost a freestyle race. Never. Not even in the YMCA.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among people and nations should replace violence and wars.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

How can a guy climb trees, say Me Tarzan, You Jane, and make a million?

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

Swimming gave me my start, but my pal Tarzan did the real work. He set me up nicely.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

The William Morris Agency handled me. In that business, you're only as good as your last picture.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

With but few exceptions, it is always the underdog who wins through sheer willpower.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

Treat your body well, and it'll see you through for many years.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

Throughout my career I swam for form. Speed came as a result of it.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

Can you imagine - a blond Tarzan?

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

All the guys called the Olympic Village a high-class Boy Scout camp.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

How can a guy climb trees, say "Me, Tarzan, you, Jane", and make a million? The public forgives my acting because they know I was an athlete. They know I wasn't make-believe.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

How can a guy climb trees, say "Me, Tarzan, you, Jane", and make a million?

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

The main thing is not to let go of the vine. — © Johnny Weissmuller

The main thing is not to let go of the vine.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

The director sent for me for Tarzan. I climbed the tree and walked out on a limb. The next day I was told I was an actor

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

No marriage can stand up under the strain of incessant.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

Don't let go of the vine.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

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