Duke Kahanamoku
- Acting
- August 24, 1890 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- January 22, 1968
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
- Waterman · Self
- 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 (uncredited)
- Adventure · Noah Noa