Duke Kahanamoku
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 24, 1890
- Died
- January 22, 1968 (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
Waterman
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Mister Roberts
Movie · as Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
Movie · as Ua Nuke
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Movie · as Self
Isle of Escape
Movie · as Manua
Girl of the Port
Movie · as Kalita
Where East Is East
Movie · as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Her Summer Hero
Movie · as Swimmer
Woman Wise
Movie · as Guard
Hula
Movie · as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
The Isle of Sunken Gold
Movie · as The Devil-Ape
Sons of the Surf
Movie
Old Ironsides
Movie · as Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Lord Jim
Movie · as Tamb Itam
Adventure
Movie · as Noah Noa
No Father to Guide Him
Movie · as The Lifeguard
The Pony Express
Movie · as Indian Chief (uncredited)