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Duke Kahanamoku

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Duke Kahanamoku

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Born: August 24, 1890
Died: January 22, 1968
From: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Also known as

Duke Kahanamoko · Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola 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

Where East Is East

Girl of the Port

Old Ironsides

The Pony Express

Filmography

17 displayed · 17 matching · 17 total

2022

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1955

Mister Roberts

Acting (Native Chief)

1948

Wake of the Red Witch

Acting (Ua Nuke)

1931

Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks

Acting (Self)

1930

Isle of Escape

Acting (Manua)

Girl of the Port

Acting (Kalita)

1929

Where East Is East

Acting (Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited))

1928

Her Summer Hero

Acting (Swimmer)

Acting (Guard)

1927

The Isle of Sunken Gold

Acting (The Devil-Ape)

Acting (Hawaiian Boy (uncredited))

1926

Old Ironsides

Acting (Pirate Captain (uncredited))

Sons of the Surf

1925

Acting (Tamb Itam)

No Father to Guide Him

Acting (The Lifeguard)

The Pony Express

Acting (Indian Chief (uncredited))

Acting (Noah Noa)