Acting
Duke Kahanamoku
1890 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
18 films
Bio
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
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage)
Woman Wise
Guard
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
Isle of Escape
Manua
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Her Summer Hero1928
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
The Pony Express
Indian Chief