How many screen Tarzans have there been?

Answer 1

As of October 2023, there have been numerous portrayals of Tarzan in film and television, with over 50 adaptations since the character's creation in 1912 by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Notable portrayals include Johnny Weissmuller in the 1930s and 1940s, Christopher Lambert in the 1984 film, and more recently, Alexander Skarsgård in the 2016 film "The Legend of Tarzan." Additionally, there have been animated versions, including Disney's 1999 animated feature. The character's enduring popularity has led to many interpretations across various media.