Acting · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA · Born August 24, 1890
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.
MovieDisney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
2026
as Self (archival footage)
MovieWaterman
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieMister Roberts
1955
as Native Chief
MovieWake of the Red Witch
1948
as Ua Nuke
MovieAround the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931
as Self
MovieIsle of Escape
1930
as Manua
MovieGirl of the Port
1930
as Kalita
MovieWhere East Is East
1929
as Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
Her Summer Hero
1928
as Swimmer
MovieWoman Wise
1928
as Guard
MovieThe Isle of Sunken Gold
1927
as The Devil-Ape
MovieHula
1927
as Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
MovieOld Ironsides
1926
as Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Sons of the Surf
1926
Lord Jim
1925
as Tamb Itam
MovieNo Father to Guide Him
1925
as The Lifeguard
MovieThe Pony Express
1925
as Indian Chief
MovieAdventure
1925
as Noah Noa
