Actor

Johnny Weissmüller: Movies & Box Office

films: 42
on screen: 1925–2003
box office: $72

Career at a glance

Johnny Weissmüller's Career in Numbers

Johnny Weissmüller's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Johnny Weissmüller works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Ways to Strength and Beauty (1925) to Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

Johnny Weissmüller Movies by Decade

1920s 2
1930s 4
1940s 11
1950s 14
1960s 1
1970s 3

The 1950s were Johnny Weissmüller's busiest decade, with 14 films.

Johnny Weissmüller Movies by Genre

Adventure 16
Action 7
Comedy 4
Drama 2
Sci-Fi 2
Crime 1
War 1
Western 1
Documentary 1

Adventure is the genre Johnny Weissmüller has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of action (7).

Johnny Weissmüller Career Milestones

First film: Ways to Strength and Beauty 1925
Biggest box office hit: Tarzan the Ape Man $72 worldwide
Newest film: Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood 1976

42 credits

Johnny Weissmüller Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Johnny Weissmüller is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Johnny Weissmüller Movies as an Actor

Johnny Weissmüller in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Johnny Weissmüller Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Johnny Weissmüller shares the most films with. Maureen O'Sullivan comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Harpo Marx (4).

FAQ

Johnny Weissmüller: Questions & Answers

How many movies Johnny Weissmüller has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Johnny Weissmüller been in?

Johnny Weissmüller is credited on 42 films, from 1925 to 2003. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Johnny Weissmüller's highest-grossing movie?

Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) is Johnny Weissmüller's biggest box office hit, with $72 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Johnny Weissmüller's movies have made $72.

Johnny Weissmüller's biggest hits

What is Johnny Weissmüller's newest movie?

The most recent film on Johnny Weissmüller's filmography is Complicated Women (2003), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Johnny Weissmüller work with most often?

Johnny Weissmüller shares the most films with Maureen O'Sullivan (9 films), Harpo Marx (4 films) and Joan Crawford (4 films).

The Best Johnny Weissmüller Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.

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