Donald Takayama

Film actor

1943 – 2012

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Who was Donald Takayama?

Donald Moke Takayama was an American professional surfer and surfboard shaper. Originally a longboard surfer, Takayama won the Master's division of the United States Surfing Champions in 1971, 1972 and 1973. Hawaiian born, Takayama learned surf at Waikiki Beach and moved to California in the mid-1950s. Takayama died of complications from heart surgery, he is survived by his wife and four daughters.

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Born
Nov 16, 1943
Hawaii
Also known as
  • Donald Moke Takayama
Died
Oct 22, 2012

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on July 23, 2013

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