Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
Born: 1890-08-24 in 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
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage)
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
Woman Wise
Guard
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Isle of Escape
Manua
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
The Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape
The Pony Express
Indian Chief
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
Adventure
Noah Noa
Girl of the Port
Kalita
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