Johnny Weissmuller
Swimming
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Poll: Hollywood Sports Stars — Johnny Weissmuller's Tribute
Before walking down the red carpet and appearing on the big screen, many actors and actresses started off in sports.
Johnny Weissmuller (1904 – 1984) was an Austro-Hungarian-born American competition swimmer and actor.
He was known for playing Tarzan in films of the 30s and 40s and for having one of the best competitive swimming records of the 20th century.
Dozens of other actors have also played Tarzan, but Johnny Weissmuller is by far the best known.
Weissmuller's distinctive Tarzan yell is still often used in films in his legacy. (Watch and hear: Johnny Weismuller Tarzan Call)
Who is your favorite star/athlete?
Source: Turns out These Major TV and Film Stars Started off as Athletes
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Esther Williams
Swimming -
John Goodman
Football -
Forest Whitaker
Football -
Burt Reynolds
Football -
Ed O'Neill
Football -
Jason Statham
Diver -
Chuck Norris
Martial Arts -
Dave Bautista
Wrestling -
Mahershala Ali
Basketball -
Tommy Lee Jones
Football -
Ronda Rousey
Martial Arts -
Bruce Lee
Martial Arts -
Avril Lavigne
Hockey -
John Cena
Wrestling -
Jim Gaffigan
Football -
Jennifer Lawrence
basketball, field hockey -
Terry Crews
Football -
Gina Carano
Martial Arts -
Kevin James
Wrestling -
Tony Danza
Boxing -
Vinnie Jones
Soccer -
Jason Lee
skateboarding -
Matthew Perry
Tennis -
Dean Cain
Football -
Kurt Russell
Baseball -
Emma Watson
Hockey -
Caitlyn Jenner
Decathlon -
Brian Bosworth
Football -
Carl Weathers
Football
