Duke Kahanamoku
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday24 August 1890
Died22 January 1968 (age 77)
Place of birthHonolulu, Hawaii, USA
Known credits18
Biography
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard and actor, winning five Olympic medals during his athletic career and helping to popularize the sport of surfing in the early 20th century.
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
2026 · Self (archival footage)
Waterman
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Mister Roberts
1955 · Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
1948 · Ua Nuke
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931 · Self
Isle of Escape
1930 · Manua
Girl of the Port
1930 · Kalita
Where East Is East
1929 · Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Her Summer Hero
1928 · Swimmer
Woman Wise
1928 · Guard
The Isle of Sunken Gold
1927 · The Devil-Ape
Hula
1927 · Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Old Ironsides
1926 · Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Sons of the Surf
1926
Lord Jim
1925 · Tamb Itam
No Father to Guide Him
1925 · The Lifeguard
The Pony Express
1925 · Indian Chief
Adventure
1925 · Noah Noa
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