Duke Kahanamoku
Known for: Acting
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
Film
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
1955
Film
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
1948
Film
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage)
2026
Film
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
1927
Film
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
Woman Wise
Guard
1928
Film
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
1931
Film
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
1926
Film
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
1929
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
1928
Film
Isle of Escape
Manua
1930
Film
Girl of the Port
Kalita
1930
Lord Jim
Tamb Itam
1925
Film
The Pony Express
Indian Chief
1925
Film
Adventure
Noah Noa
1925
Film
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
1925
Film
The Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape
1927
Sons of the Surf
1926