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
2022Waterman
Self (archive footage)
1955Mister Roberts
Native Chief
1948Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
1931Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
1930Isle of Escape
Manua
1930Girl of the Port
Kalita
1929Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
1928Woman Wise
Guard
1927Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
1927The Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape
1926Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
1925Adventure
Noah Noa
1925No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
1925The Pony Express
Indian Chief