Duke Kahanamoku

Duke Kahanamoku

Acting

August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968 (aged 77)

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

Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Movie
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness2026 · Self (archival footage)
Waterman
Movie
Waterman2022 · Self (archive footage)
Mister Roberts
Movie
Mister Roberts1955 · Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
Movie
Wake of the Red Witch1948 · Ua Nuke
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Movie
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks1931 · Self
Isle of Escape
Movie
Isle of Escape1930 · Manua
Girl of the Port
Movie
Girl of the Port1930 · Kalita
Where East Is East
Movie
Where East Is East1929 · Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Her Summer Hero
Movie
Her Summer Hero1928 · Swimmer
Woman Wise
Movie
Woman Wise1928 · Guard
The Isle of Sunken Gold
Movie
The Isle of Sunken Gold1927 · The Devil-Ape
Hula
Movie
Hula1927 · Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Old Ironsides
Movie
Old Ironsides1926 · Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Sons of the Surf
Movie
Sons of the Surf1926
Lord Jim
Movie
Lord Jim1925 · Tamb Itam
No Father to Guide Him
Movie
No Father to Guide Him1925 · The Lifeguard
The Pony Express
Movie
The Pony Express1925 · Indian Chief (uncredited)
The Good and the Bad News
Series
The Good and the Bad News1925 · Noah Noa