
Duke Kahanamoku
Known for: Acting
Born: August 24, 1890
Died: January 22, 1968
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
2022
Sons of the Surf
1926

Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
1931

Girl of the Port
1930

The Isle of Sunken Gold
1927

No Father to Guide Him
1925

Adventure
1925
Her Summer Hero
1928

Woman Wise
1928

Hula
1927

Isle of Escape
1930

Where East Is East
1929
Lord Jim
1925

Wake of the Red Witch
1948

The Pony Express
1925

Old Ironsides
1926

Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
2026

Mister Roberts
1955