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
Mister Roberts
Wake of the Red Witch
Hula
Adventure
Where East Is East
Old Ironsides
Waterman
Her Summer Hero
Woman Wise
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Top Movie Credits
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Adventure
Noah Noa
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
Woman Wise
Guard