Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
Born August 24, 1890 — Died January 22, 1968
From Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Also known as Duke Kahanamoko, Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku
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.
Filmography
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage)
2026
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
20229.0
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
19557.0
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
19485.8
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
193110.0
Isle of Escape
Manua
19306.5
Girl of the Port
Kalita
19306.6
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
19296.1
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Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
19289.0
Woman Wise
Guard
19288.0
The Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape
192710.0
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
19276.1
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
19266.4
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Sons of the Surf
1926
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Lord Jim
Tamb Itam
19257.0
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
19256.8
The Pony Express
Indian Chief
19256.4
Adventure
Noah Noa
19259.0