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."
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![Gordon Scott](/photos/gordon-scott.jpg)
Alias (AKA) | Werschkul Gordon Merrill |
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Birth date | August 03, 1926 |
Birth name | Gordon Merrill Werschkul |
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Date of death | April 30, 2007 |
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Height (meters) | 1.8288 |