Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
Born 1890-08-24
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
Popular credits
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
The Pony Express
Indian Chief
Girl of the Port
Kalita
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Isle of Escape
Manua
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
Lord Jim
Tamb Itam
Adventure
Noah Noa
The Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
Woman Wise
Guard
Sons of the Surf