Duke Kahanamoku

1890-08-24 – 1968-01-22 (age 77) Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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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.

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Duke Kahanamoku

Known For

Woman Wise

Woman Wise

1928

as Guard

Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness

Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness

2026

as Self (archival footage)

Hula

Hula

1927

as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)

Mister Roberts

Mister Roberts

1955

as Native Chief

Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks

Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks

1931

as Self

Wake of the Red Witch

Wake of the Red Witch

1948

as Ua Nuke

Where East Is East

Where East Is East

1929

as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)

Her Summer Hero

1928

as Swimmer

Isle of Escape

Isle of Escape

1930

as Manua

Waterman

Waterman

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Girl of the Port

Girl of the Port

1930

as Kalita

Old Ironsides

Old Ironsides

1926

as Pirate Captain (uncredited)

No Father to Guide Him

No Father to Guide Him

1925

as The Lifeguard

The Pony Express

The Pony Express

1925

as Indian Chief

Adventure

Adventure

1925

as Noah Noa

Lord Jim

1925

as Tamb Itam

The Isle of Sunken Gold

The Isle of Sunken Gold

1927

as The Devil-Ape

Sons of the Surf

1926