Duke Kahanamoku



First NameDuke
Last NameKahanamoku
Age77 (age at death)
Date of BirthAugust 24, 1890
Date of DeathJanuary 22, 1968
Star SignVirgo

Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian swimmer, actor, lawman, beach volleyball early player and businessman credited with spreading the sport of surfing. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming.


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Filmography

Selected Duke Kahanamoku film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1955
Native Chief

1948
Ua Nuke

1930
Girl of the Port
Kalita

1930
Manua

1929
Wild Animal Trapper

1929
Jaffir

1928
Woman Wise
Guard

1927
Hawaiian Boy

1927
Isle of Sunken Gold
The Devil-Ape

1926
Old Ironsides
Pirate Captain

1925
Adventure
Noah Noa

1925
Lord Jim
Tamb Itam

1925
The Pony Express
Indian Chief






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Olympic Champions in Men's 4×200 m Freestyle Relay
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Olympic Champions in Men's 100 m Freestyle
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