Frank Merrill (actor)

Frank Merrill (born Otto Adolph Stephan Poll; March 21, 1893 – February 12, 1966) was an American national title-winning gymnast (with over 58 titles to his credit), police officer, stuntman, and actor, most famous for being the fifth actor to portray Tarzan on film.

Frank Merrill
Merrill as Tarzan circa 1930
Born
Otto Adolph Stephan Poll

(1893-03-21)March 21, 1893
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 1966(1966-02-12) (aged 72)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations
  • Gymnast
  • police officer
  • stuntman
  • actor
Years active1921–1929
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