Duke Kahanamoku
ActorDuke 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.
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Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
2026
Self (archival footage)
Waterman
2022
Self (archive footage)
Mister Roberts
1955
Native Chief
Wake of the Red Witch
1948
Ua Nuke
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931
Self
Isle of Escape
1930
Manua
Girl of the Port
1930
Kalita
Where East Is East
1929
Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
- Her Summer Hero
Her Summer Hero
1928
Swimmer
Woman Wise
1928
Guard
Hula
1927
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
The Isle of Sunken Gold
1927
The Devil-Ape
- Sons of the Surf
Sons of the Surf
1926
Old Ironsides
1926
Pirate Captain (uncredited)
- Lord Jim
Lord Jim
1925
Tamb Itam
Adventure
1925
Noah Noa
No Father to Guide Him
1925
The Lifeguard
The Pony Express
1925
Indian Chief
