Acting
Duke Kahanamoku
1890 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
17 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
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Woman Wise
Guard
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
Isle of Escape
Manua
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Girl of the Port
Kalita
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
Adventure
Noah Noa