Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
August 24, 1890
Died January 22, 1968 (77 years old)
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
18
Acting Credits
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
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
2026
as Self (archival footage)
4
Waterman
2022
as Self (archive footage)
8.7
Mister Roberts
1955
as Native Chief
7
Wake of the Red Witch
1948
as Ua Nuke
5.8
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931
as Self
10
Isle of Escape
1930
as Manua
6.5
Girl of the Port
1930
as Kalita
6.6
Where East Is East
1929
as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
6.1
Her Summer Hero
1928
as Swimmer
9
Woman Wise
1928
as Guard
8
Hula
1927
as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
6.1
The Isle of Sunken Gold
1927
as The Devil-Ape
10
Sons of the Surf
1926
Old Ironsides
1926
as Pirate Captain (uncredited)
6.4
Lord Jim
1925
as Tamb Itam
7
Adventure
1925
as Noah Noa
9
No Father to Guide Him
1925
as The Lifeguard
6.8
The Pony Express
1925
as Indian Chief
6.4