Duke Kahanamoku

Acting

Duke Kahanamoku

Born 24 August 1890 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA · Died 22 January 1968 at 77

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

Highlights

Mister Roberts1955 · Film · Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch1948 · Film · Ua Nuke
Hula1927 · Film · Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Old Ironsides1926 · Film · Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Where East Is East1929 · Film · Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
The Pony Express1925 · Film · Indian Chief (uncredited)

Filmography

Movies

12 films

Mister Roberts1955 · Film · Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch1948 · Film · Ua Nuke
Isle of Escape1930 · Film · Manua
Girl of the Port1930 · Film · Kalita
Where East Is East1929 · Film · Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Woman Wise1928 · Film · Guard
The Isle of Sunken Gold1927 · Film · The Devil-Ape
Hula1927 · Film · Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Old Ironsides1926 · Film · Pirate Captain (uncredited)
No Father to Guide Him1925 · Film · The Lifeguard
The Pony Express1925 · Film · Indian Chief (uncredited)
Adventure1925 · Film · Noah Noa