Maureen Paula O'Sullivan ( 17 May 1911 -- 23 June 1998 ) was an Irish actress best known for playing Jane in the `` Tarzan '' series of films starring Johnny Weissmuller .
Maureen Paula O'Sullivan ( 17 May 1911 -- 23 June 1998 ) was an Irish actress best known for playing Jane in the `` Tarzan '' series of films starring Johnny Weissmüller .