Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
Birthday
August 24, 1890
Date of Death
January 22, 1968(77 years old)
Place of Birth
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.
Filmography
10.0
Movie
The Isle of Sunken Gold
1927•The Devil-Ape
10.0
Movie
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931•Self
9.0
Movie
Waterman
2022•Self (archive footage)
9.0
Movie
Adventure
1925•Noah Noa
9.0
Movie
Her Summer Hero
1928•Swimmer
8.0
Movie
Woman Wise
1928•Guard
7.0
Movie
Mister Roberts
1955•Native Chief
7.0
Movie
Lord Jim
1925•Tamb Itam
6.8
Movie
No Father to Guide Him
1925•The Lifeguard
6.6
Movie
Girl of the Port
1930•Kalita
6.5
Movie
Isle of Escape
1930•Manua
6.4
Movie
The Pony Express
1925•Indian Chief
6.4
Movie
Old Ironsides
1926•Pirate Captain (uncredited)
6.1
Movie
Hula
1927•Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
6.1
Movie
Where East Is East
1929•Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
5.8
Movie
Wake of the Red Witch
1948•Ua Nuke
Movie
Sons of the Surf
1926
Movie
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
2026•Self (archival footage)