Duke Kahanamoku
ActingBorn: 1890-08-24Place of Birth: 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
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Self (archival footage)
Mister Roberts
Native Chief
Hula
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Woman Wise
Guard
Wake of the Red Witch
Ua Nuke
Where East Is East
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Self
Waterman
Self (archive footage)
No Image
Her Summer Hero
Swimmer
Isle of Escape
Manua