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

Mister Roberts

Wake of the Red Witch

Old Ironsides

Girl of the Port

Hula

The Pony Express

Waterman

Adventure

All Movies (17)

• Waterman2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Mister Roberts1955 · as Native Chief
• Wake of the Red Witch1948 · as Ua Nuke
• Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks1931 · as Self
• Isle of Escape1930 · as Manua
• Girl of the Port1930 · as Kalita
• Where East Is East1929 · as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
• Her Summer Hero1928 · as Swimmer
• Woman Wise1928 · as Guard
• The Isle of Sunken Gold1927 · as The Devil-Ape
• Hula1927 · as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
• Old Ironsides1926 · as Pirate Captain (uncredited)
• Sons of the Surf1926
• Lord Jim1925 · as Tamb Itam
• No Father to Guide Him1925 · as The Lifeguard
• The Pony Express1925 · as Indian Chief
• Adventure1925 · as Noah Noa