Duke Kahanamoku
- Born
- August 24, 1890
- Died
- January 22, 1968 (77 years old)
- Place of birth
- Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2026Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of HappinessFilm · Self (archival footage)
- 2022WatermanFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 1955Mister RobertsFilm · Native Chief★ 7.0
- 1948Wake of the Red WitchFilm · Ua Nuke★ 5.8
- 1931Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas FairbanksFilm · Self
- 1930Isle of EscapeFilm · Manua
- 1930Girl of the PortFilm · Kalita
- 1929Where East Is EastFilm · Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
- 1928Her Summer HeroHer Summer HeroFilm · Swimmer
- 1928Woman WiseFilm · Guard
- 1927The Isle of Sunken GoldFilm · The Devil-Ape
- 1927HulaFilm · Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)★ 6.1
- 1926Old IronsidesFilm · Pirate Captain (uncredited)
- 1926Sons of the SurfSons of the SurfFilm
- 1925Lord JimLord JimFilm · Tamb Itam
- 1925No Father to Guide HimFilm · The Lifeguard
- 1925The Pony ExpressFilm · Indian Chief (uncredited)
- 1925AdventureFilm · Noah Noa
