Duke Kahanamoku
ActingBorn: 1890-08-24Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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.
Known For
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage)
Woman Wise
Guard
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
No Image
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
Isle of Escape
Manua