Duke Kahanamoku

Acting · 1890–1968 · 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.

Known for

6.1

Hula

1927 · Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)

6.1

Where East Is East

1929 · Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)

6.6

Girl of the Port

1930 · Kalita

5.8

Wake of the Red Witch

1948 · Ua Nuke

6.8

No Father to Guide Him

1925 · The Lifeguard

7.0

Mister Roberts

1955 · Native Chief

6.5

Isle of Escape

1930 · Manua

9.0

Adventure

1925 · Noah Noa

10.0

The Isle of Sunken Gold

1927 · The Devil-Ape

6.4

Old Ironsides

1926 · Pirate Captain (uncredited)

8.0

Woman Wise

1928 · Guard

6.4

The Pony Express

1925 · Indian Chief

All acting credits

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