| Joe Lara | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1962 San Diego, California |
| Occupation | Film, television actor |
William Joseph Lara (born October 2, 1962, in San Diego, California) is an American actor and musician, best known in the role of Tarzan in the American TV series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures.
Lara played Tarzan in the TV movie Tarzan in Manhattan and in the follow-up TV series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures. He also appeared in many action films, among them American Cyborg: Steel Warrior. He gave up acting after twenty years in 2002 to pursue a career in country music. At the peak of his fame Joe Lara appeared in two action films, Armstrong and Warhead.
| Preceded by Christopher Lambert |
Actors to portray Tarzan 1989, 1996-1997 |
Succeeded by Wolf Larson |