Duke Kahanamoku

Actor

Born: August 24, 1890
Died: January 22, 1968 (age 77)
From: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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.

Filmography (18)

Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness (2026)
Self (archival footage)
Waterman (2022)
Self (archive footage)
Mister Roberts (1955)
Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch (1948)
Ua Nuke
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks (1931)
Self
Isle of Escape (1930)
Manua
Girl of the Port (1930)
Kalita
Where East Is East (1929)
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Her Summer Hero
Her Summer Hero (1928)
Swimmer
Woman Wise (1928)
Guard
The Isle of Sunken Gold (1927)
The Devil-Ape
Hula (1927)
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Old Ironsides (1926)
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Sons of the Surf
Sons of the Surf (1926)
Lord Jim
Lord Jim (1925)
Tamb Itam
No Father to Guide Him (1925)
The Lifeguard
The Pony Express (1925)
Indian Chief
Adventure (1925)
Noah Noa