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Duke Kahanamoku
Duke Kahanamoku

Duke Kahanamoku

ActingBorn August 24, 1890Died January 22, 1968 (age 77)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.

Filmography

2022
Waterman

as Self (archive footage)

Movie
1955
Mister Roberts

as Native Chief

Movie
1948Movie
1930Movie
1930Movie
1929
Where East Is East

as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)

Movie
1928
Her Summer Hero

as Swimmer

Movie
1928
Woman Wise

as Guard

Movie
1927
The Isle of Sunken Gold

as The Devil-Ape

Movie
1927
Hula

as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)

Movie
1926
Old Ironsides

as Pirate Captain (uncredited)

Movie
1925
Lord Jim

as Tamb Itam

Movie
1925
No Father to Guide Him

as The Lifeguard

Movie
1925
The Pony Express

as Indian Chief

Movie
1925
Adventure

as Noah Noa

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayAugust 24, 1890
Day of DeathJanuary 22, 1968
Place of BirthHonolulu, Hawaii, USA
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