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Duke Kahanamoku

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
17Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 24, 1890
Birth Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Duke Kahanamoku Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Duke Kahanamoku reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Duke Kahanamoku's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Duke Kahanamoku's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Waterman, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Duke Kahanamoku Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Duke Kahanamoku's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Waterman (2022) movie poster
★9.0

Waterman: Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku shattered records and brough

Waterman

2022•Documentary
★7.1
Mister Roberts (1955) movie poster
★7.1

Mister Roberts: Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissi

Mister Roberts

1955•Comedy
★6.5
No Father to Guide Him (1925) movie poster
★6.5

No Father to Guide Him: Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the bo

No Father to Guide Him

1925•Comedy
★6.2
Old Ironsides (1926) movie poster
★6.2

Old Ironsides: An embellished account of the 1803 expedition by famed frigate U.S.S. Constitution--a.k.a. "Old Ironsides"--against the

Old Ironsides

1926•History
★6.0
Hula (1927) movie poster
★6.0

Hula: The daughter of a pineapple plantation owner in Hawaii sets her sights on a married English engineer.

Hula

1927•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Duke Kahanamoku has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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

Duke Kahanamoku - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Duke Kahanamoku?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Duke Kahanamoku is "Waterman" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Duke Kahanamoku acted in?

Duke Kahanamoku has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Duke Kahanamoku?

Other notable films include "Mister Roberts", "No Father to Guide Him", and "Old Ironsides".

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