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BornAugust 24, 1890
DiedJanuary 22, 1968 (age 77)
Place of birthHonolulu, Hawaii, USA
Film credits18
Duke Kahanamoku
DeceasedKnown for Acting
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
2026
as Self (archival footage)
Waterman
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Mister Roberts
1955
as Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
1948
as Ua Nuke
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931
as Self
Isle of Escape
1930
as Manua
Girl of the Port
1930
as Kalita
Where East Is East
1929
as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
- No poster
Her Summer Hero
1928
as Swimmer
Woman Wise
1928
as Guard
The Isle of Sunken Gold
1927
as The Devil-Ape
Hula
1927
as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Old Ironsides
1926
as Pirate Captain (uncredited)
- No poster
Sons of the Surf
1926
- No poster
Lord Jim
1925
as Tamb Itam
No Father to Guide Him
1925
as The Lifeguard
The Pony Express
1925
as Indian Chief
Adventure
1925
as Noah Noa