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Duke Kahanamoku

Acting

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

Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness

as Self (archival footage)

Waterman

as Self (archive footage)

Mister Roberts

as Native Chief

Wake of the Red Witch

as Ua Nuke

Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks

as Self

Isle of Escape

as Manua

Girl of the Port

as Kalita

Where East Is East

as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)

Her Summer Hero

as Swimmer

Woman Wise

as Guard

The Isle of Sunken Gold

as The Devil-Ape

Hula

as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)

Old Ironsides

as Pirate Captain (uncredited)

Sons of the Surf

Cast

Lord Jim

as Tamb Itam

No Father to Guide Him

as The Lifeguard

The Pony Express

as Indian Chief

Adventure

as Noah Noa