The answer depends on whether you are asking about the original books, the movies, or the actors who played him.

There are also authorized sequels and books written for children, such as Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins , that are not always counted in the main series.

Silent era total: .

The number of "Tarzans" varies depending on whether you are referring to the original literary works, the dozens of actors who have played him, or the total number of films and television adaptations produced over the last century.

Since Edgar Rice Burroughs first introduced Tarzan in Tarzan of the Apes (1912), the Lord of the Jungle has become one of the most adapted characters in fiction. The number of “Tarzan actors” depends on whether you count only official film Tarzans, voice actors, stage performers, or unofficial versions. The most commonly cited figure is who have played Tarzan in officially recognized films or TV series, but if you include every single appearance (serials, cameos, foreign films, parodies, voice actors), the number exceeds 50 .

Since Edgar Rice Burroughs first introduced the "Lord of the Jungle" in 1912, Tarzan has become one of the most frequently adapted characters in entertainment history. Depending on how you count them—live-action vs. animated, or lead stars vs. minor appearances—there have been between , along with several notable voice actors and uncredited portrayals. The Live-Action Legends

Here is the breakdown of how many "Tarzans" there are:

While dozens of athletes and actors have donned the loincloth, a few have defined the character for their generation.

If you ask most film historians, the is about 30 . The most recognized names remain:

The most famous early sound Tarzans.