Herman Wedemeyer

Herman Wedemeyer
Wedemeyer, circa 1945
No. 99, 87
PositionBack
Personal information
Born(1924-05-20)May 20, 1924
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1999(1999-01-25) (aged 74)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High schoolSaint Louis
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
CollegeSaint Mary's (CA)
NFL draft1947: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards540
Rushing average3.8
Receptions46
Receiving yards442
Total touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Herman John Wedemeyer (May 20, 1924 – January 25, 1999) was an American actor, football player, and politician.

He is best known for portraying Sergeant/Detective "Duke" Lukela on the crime drama Hawaii Five-O (1972–1980). He also appeared on the first episode of Hawaii Five-O as Lt. Balta of Honolulu Police Department.