Acting
Duke Kahanamoku
Also Known As: Duke Kahanamoko, Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku
Birth Date
August 24, 1890
Death Date
January 22, 1968
(passed away at 77)
Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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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.
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Mister Roberts
Native Chief
1955
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
1948
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage)
2026
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
1927
Woman Wise
Guard
1928
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
1929
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
1931
Girl of the Port
Kalita
1930
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
1926
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
2022
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
1925
Adventure
Noah Noa
1925
The Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape
1927
The Pony Express
Indian Chief (uncredited)
1925
Isle of Escape
Manua
1930
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
1928
Lord Jim
Tamb Itam
1925
Sons of the Surf
1926