Known For
Acting
Born
Aug 24, 1890
Died
Jan 22, 1968
Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Credits
18 titles
Duke 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.
Known For
Filmography
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage)
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
Isle of Escape
Manua
Girl of the Port
Kalita
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
Woman Wise
Guard
The Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Sons of the Surf
Lord Jim
Tamb Itam
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
The Pony Express
Indian Chief
Adventure
Noah Noa