Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Duke Kahanamoku
Waterman
2022
Filmography
Acting (18)
2026
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happinessas Self (archival footage)
4.0
2022
Watermanas Self (archive footage)
8.7
1955
Mister Robertsas Native Chief
7.0
1948
Wake of the Red Witchas Ua Nuke
5.8
10.0
1930
Isle of Escapeas Manua
6.5
1930
Girl of the Portas Kalita
6.6
1929
Where East Is Eastas Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
6.1
1928
Her Summer Heroas Swimmer
9.0
1928
Woman Wiseas Guard
8.0
1927
The Isle of Sunken Goldas The Devil-Ape
10.0
1927
Hulaas Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
6.1
1926
Old Ironsidesas Pirate Captain (uncredited)
6.4
1926
1925
Lord Jimas Tamb Itam
7.0
1925
No Father to Guide Himas The Lifeguard
6.8
1925
The Pony Expressas Indian Chief (uncredited)
6.4
1925
Adventureas Noah Noa
9.0