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Duke Kahanamoku
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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 a…
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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.
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2026
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
Movie Self (archival footage)
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2022
Waterman
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1955
Mister Roberts
Movie Native Chief
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1948
Wake of the Red Witch
Movie Ua Nuke
- 1931
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1930
Isle of Escape
Movie Manua
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1930
Girl of the Port
Movie Kalita
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1929
Where East Is East
Movie Wild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
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1928
Her Summer Hero
Movie Swimmer
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1928
Woman Wise
Movie Guard
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1927
The Isle of Sunken Gold
Movie The Devil-Ape
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1927
Hula
Movie Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
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1926
Old Ironsides
Movie Pirate Captain (uncredited)
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1926
Sons of the Surf
Movie
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1925
Lord Jim
Movie Tamb Itam
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1925
No Father to Guide Him
Movie The Lifeguard
More credits
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1925
The Pony Express
Movie Indian Chief
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1925
Adventure
Movie Noah Noa
