
Duke Kahanamoku
Known for Acting · 17 credits
- Born
- 1890-08-24
- Died
- 1968-01-22
- Place of birth
- Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Also known as
- Duke Kahanamoko · Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku
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
Movies (17)

Mister Roberts
1955
as Native Chief

Hula
1927
as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)

Wake of the Red Witch
1948
as Ua Nuke

Adventure
1925
as Noah Noa

Waterman
2022
as Self (archive footage)

Where East Is East
1929
as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)

Old Ironsides
1926
as Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Her Summer Hero
1928
as Swimmer

Woman Wise
1928
as Guard

Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931
as Self

No Father to Guide Him
1925
as The Lifeguard

The Isle of Sunken Gold
1927
as The Devil-Ape

Isle of Escape
1930
as Manua

Girl of the Port
1930
as Kalita
Lord Jim
1925
as Tamb Itam

The Pony Express
1925
as Indian Chief
Sons of the Surf
1926
About 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. With 17 credits spanning from 1925 to 2022, Duke Kahanamoku has appeared in 17 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Duke Kahanamoku Movies
- Mister Roberts (1955) — as Native Chief
- Hula (1927) — as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
- Wake of the Red Witch (1948) — as Ua Nuke
- Adventure (1925) — as Noah Noa
- Waterman (2022) — as Self (archive footage)
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