Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1968
- Works
- 1
Top works
- Duke Kahanamoku's world of surfing with Joe Brennan
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Film & TV
Acting · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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
- Waterman — Self (archive footage)2022
- Mister Roberts — Native Chief1955
- Wake of the Red Witch — Ua Nuke1948
- Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks — Self1931
- Isle of Escape — Manua1930
- Girl of the Port — Kalita1930
- Where East Is East — Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)1929