Duke Kahanamoku
Born: 1890-08-24
Birthplace: 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
Wake of the Red Witch
Mister Roberts
Waterman
Hula
Where East Is East
Woman Wise
No Father to Guide Him
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
The Pony Express
Adventure
Top Movie Credits
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Woman Wise
Guard
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard
The Pony Express
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Adventure
Noah Noa