Gene Pollar

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Gene Pollar (September 16, 1892 - October 20, 1971) was the stage name of New York City firefighter Joseph Pohler. At age 28, the 6'2" Pohler became the second actor to portray Tarzan in films when he starred in Numa Pictures' 1920 The Return of Tarzan. The film was a success, but Numa refused to release him to accept a contract from Universal Pictures. Pollar returned to firefighting and ended his acting career.

Preceded by Elmo Lincoln

Actors to portray Tarzan 1920

Succeeded by P. Dempsey Tabler