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Duke Kahanamoku
Acting
24 Aug 1890
† 22 Jan 1968
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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.
Also Known As
Duke Kahanamoko, Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku
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Duke Kahanamoku's Movies
71%
Mister Roberts
10 Jul 1955
57%
Wake of the Red Witch
30 Dec 1948
61%
Hula
28 Aug 1927
64%
Old Ironsides
06 Dec 1926
61%
Where East Is East
04 May 1929
64%
The Pony Express
03 Sept 1925
66%
Girl of the Port
02 Feb 1930
90%
Waterman
01 Apr 2022
65%
Isle of Escape
01 Mar 1930
68%
No Father to Guide Him
05 Sept 1925
70%
Lord Jim
15 Nov 1925
90%
Adventure
26 Apr 1925
100%
The Isle of Sunken Gold
31 Aug 1927
90%
Her Summer Hero
12 Feb 1928
100%
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
19 Nov 1931
80%
Woman Wise
08 Jan 1928
0%
Sons of the Surf
03 Oct 1926