Duke Kahanamoku
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 (18 titles)
MovieDisney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage) · 2026
9.0MovieWaterman
Self (archive footage) · 2022
7.1MovieMister Roberts
Native Chief · 1955
5.7MovieWake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke · 1948
10.0MovieAround the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self · 1931
6.5MovieIsle of Escape
Manua · 1930
6.6MovieGirl of the Port
Kalita · 1930
6.1MovieWhere East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited) · 1929
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer · 1928
8.0MovieWoman Wise
Guard · 1928
10.0MovieThe Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape · 1927
6.1MovieHula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited) · 1927
6.4MovieOld Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited) · 1926
Sons of the Surf
1926
Lord Jim
Tamb Itam · 1925
6.8MovieNo Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard · 1925
6.4MovieThe Pony Express
Indian Chief · 1925
9.0MovieAdventure
Noah Noa · 1925