7 Most Handsome Tarzans of Classic Hollywood: Who Played Him Best?

Who was the BEST Tarzan ever? For nearly a century, Hollywood has given us different versions of the legendary jungle hero — but only a few had the face, physique, athleticism, and screen presence to truly stand out. In this video, we count down 7 of the Most Handsome Men to Ever Play Tarzan, from Denny Miller and Ron Ely to Herman Brix, Mike Henry, Gordon Scott, Lex Barker, and Johnny Weissmuller. Some looked remarkably close to Edgar Rice Burroughs' original vision. Others completely transformed the character for a new generation. And one man became so closely associated with Tarzan that his version became the image audiences remembered for decades. But being the best-looking Tarzan and being the BEST TARZAN EVER were not necessarily the same thing. Watch until #1 and decide for yourself which actor truly owned the role. Which Tarzan was your favorite? DISCLAIMER This video is created for entertainment, commentary, and historical discussion purposes. Information is based on historical accounts, publicly available records, and sources relating to the actors and films discussed. Some opinions, rankings, descriptions, and comparisons in this video are interpretive and are intended as commentary rather than definitive fact. Where historical claims or assessments are debated, they should be understood within their historical context. This video is not intended to defame, misrepresent, or negatively portray any individual.