Duke Kahanamoku

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

Mister Roberts

as Native Chief

Wake of the Red Witch

as Ua Nuke

Hula

as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)

Old Ironsides

as Pirate Captain (uncredited)

Where East Is East

as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)

The Pony Express

as Indian Chief

Girl of the Port

as Kalita

Waterman

as Self (archive footage)

Isle of Escape

as Manua

No Father to Guide Him

as The Lifeguard