Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
August 24, 1890 — January 22, 1968Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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
Acting18
movieDisney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
2026
Self (archival footage)
movieWaterman
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieMister Roberts
1955
Native Chief
movieWhere East Is East
1929
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
movieWoman Wise
1928
Guard
movieThe Isle of Sunken Gold
1927
The Devil-Ape
movieHula
1927
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
movieOld Ironsides
1926
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Lord Jim
movieLord Jim
1925
Tamb Itam
movieNo Father to Guide Him
1925
The Lifeguard
movieThe Pony Express
1925
Indian Chief
movieAdventure
1925
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