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
Old Ironsides
Girl of the Port
Hula
The Pony Express
Waterman
Adventure
Where East Is East
No Father to Guide Him
Top Movie Credits
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Girl of the Port
Kalita
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
The Pony Express
Indian Chief
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
Adventure
Noah Noa
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
No Father to Guide Him
The Lifeguard