Duke Kahanamoku
Acting·August 24, 1890·† January 22, 1968 — 77 years old·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.
Known For
Mister Roberts
1955·7.1
Wake of the Red Witch
1948·5.7
Hula
1927·6.1
Old Ironsides
1926·6.4
Where East Is East
1929·6.1
The Pony Express
1925·6.4
Girl of the Port
1930·6.6
Waterman
2022·9.0
Isle of Escape
1930·6.5
No Father to Guide Him
1925·6.8
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931·10.0
Woman Wise
1928·8.0
Filmography · 18
2026Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of HappinessSelf (archival footage)2022WatermanSelf (archive footage)1955Mister RobertsNative Chief1948Wake of the Red WitchUa Nuke1931Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas FairbanksSelf1930Isle of EscapeManua1930Girl of the PortKalita1929Where East Is EastWild Animal Trapper (uncredited)1928Her Summer HeroSwimmer1928Woman WiseGuard1927The Isle of Sunken GoldThe Devil-Ape1927HulaHawaiian Boy (uncredited)1926Old IronsidesPirate Captain (uncredited)1926Sons of the Surf1925Lord JimTamb Itam1925No Father to Guide HimThe Lifeguard1925The Pony ExpressIndian Chief1925AdventureNoah Noa