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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Mister Roberts (1955) — Native Chief
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Wake of the Red Witch (1948) — Ua Nuke
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Hula (1927) — Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
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Old Ironsides (1926) — Pirate Captain (uncredited)
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Where East Is East (1929) — Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
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The Pony Express (1925) — Indian Chief
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Girl of the Port (1930) — Kalita
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Waterman (2022) — Self (archive footage)
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Isle of Escape (1930) — Manua
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No Father to Guide Him (1925) — The Lifeguard
- Lord Jim (1925) — Tamb Itam
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Adventure (1925) — Noah Noa
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The Isle of Sunken Gold (1927) — The Devil-Ape
- Her Summer Hero (1928) — Swimmer
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Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks (1931) — Self
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Woman Wise (1928) — Guard
- Sons of the Surf (1926)
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Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness (2026) — Self (archival footage)