Gordon Scott

Gordon Scott (August 3, 1926, – April 30, 2007) was an American film and television actor known for his portrayal of the fictional character Tarzan in five films (and one compilation of three made-as-a-pilot television episodes) of the Tarzan film series from 1955 to 1960. Gordon Scott was the eleventh Tarzan, starting with Tarzan’s Hidden Jungle (1955). He was "discovered" poolside, and offered "a 7 year contract, a loin cloth, and a new last name."

Personal facts

Gordon Scott
Alias (AKA)Werschkul Gordon Merrill
Birth dateAugust 03, 1926
Birth nameGordon Merrill Werschkul
Birth place
Portland Oregon , Oregon
cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Date of deathApril 30, 2007
Place of death
Maryland , Baltimore
Resting place
Kensico Cemetery , Valhalla New York , New York
Education
University of Oregon
Spouse
Height (meters)1.8288

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External resources

  1. http://www.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=13574
  2. http://www.erbzine.com/scott