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
Waterman
Hula
Where East Is East
Woman Wise
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
The Pony Express
Girl of the Port
No Father to Guide Him
Top Movie Credits
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Woman Wise
Guard
The Pony Express
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Girl of the Port
Kalita
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard