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Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
Born August 24, 1890 · 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 · 18 titles
Mister Roberts
1955
Hula
1927
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
2026
Woman Wise
1928
Wake of the Red Witch
1948
Waterman
2022
Her Summer Hero
1928
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931
Where East Is East
1929
Girl of the Port
1930
Lord Jim
1925
Old Ironsides
1926
Adventure
1925
Isle of Escape
1930
The Pony Express
1925
No Father to Guide Him
1925
The Isle of Sunken Gold
1927
Sons of the Surf
1926