famous people

Hawai`i has been home to many notable people that have become well-known beyond the shores of the islands. Listed below are celebrities that have called Hawai`i home during some significant part of their lives.

• For a list of notable people of Native Hawaiian ancestry, click here.
• For a list of notable politicians of Hawai`i, click here.

A

• Ernest Abuba actor born in Honolulu.
• Randy Ackerman actor, stationed in Hawaii with the U.S. Navy.
• Brian Adams (born 1964) in Kona, Hawaii, professional wrestler
• Stuart Adamson British composer, died in Honolulu from a suicide.
• Benny Agbayani, professional baseball player, born in Honolulu.
• Josh Agle, a.k.a. SHAG, artist
• Tommy Aguilar actor died in Honolulu from AIDS.
• Daniel K. Akaka, first native Hawaiian US Senator
• Bishop Stephen Peter Alencastre, s.s.c.c., Roman Catholic priest
• Akebono (born Chad Rowan), sumo wrestler born in Waimanalo Hawaii.
• Annie Montague Alexander, philanthropist and financier
• Ben Alexander American actor, ashes interred at Maui Cemetery in Wailuku, Maui.
• Gil Amaral actor, transportation coordinator for film and television programs, born in Maui Hawaii.
• Wally Amos founder and owner of Famous Amos Cookies, lives in Hawaii.
• Kristina Anapau, actress and model
• Naveen Andrews actor in Lost (TV series), current resident of Hawaii.
• Evelyn Ankers actress, died in Haiku, Maui; interred at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao, Maui.
• Alfred Aholo Apaka entertainer, born and died in Honolulu; interred at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
• Chang Apana, folk figure who inspired Charlie Chan; worked for the Honolulu Police Department; interred at Manoa Chinese Cemetery in Honolulu.
• George Ariyoshi, first Japanese-American elected governor
• Samuel C. Armstrong, American Civil War general and founder of Hampton University
• Wing Armstrong comedian, stationed in Hawaii with the United States Marines.
• Zelda Armstrong
• Jared Asato actor, born and raised in Hawaii.
• Paul Atkins, cinematographer
• Sharif Atkins actor, starred in 2004 series Hawaii.
• Erik Aude actor, worked on series Makaha Surf in Hawaii.

B

• Raymond Bailey actor from The Beverly Hillbillies television show. He worked on a plantation before becoming an actor.
• Buck Baker or Dr. William Baker conductor, attended University of Hawaii at Manoa for his graduate studies.
• Bob Ballard, discoverer of Titanic wreck, received his Masters of Science degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Angela Perez Baraquio, Miss America 2001
• Roy Barcroft actor, stationed in Hawaii when he was in the United States Army.
• Charles H. Barker Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Chris Barron singer of the Spin Doctors; born in Honolulu.
• Donn Beach restauranteer of Don the Beachcomber tiki restaurant. He died in Honolulu.
• Anthony Begonia pianist, worked in Maui Hawaii before going to Los Angeles.
• Larry Beil Journalist, graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor's degree in journalism.
• Peter Beller actor, studied theater at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Barbi Benton model/actress, has a home in Hawaii.
• James Grant Benton Hawaiian based actor, died in Honolulu.
• Malani Bilyeu, singer
• Greg Beeman, director-producer
• Henri Berger, composer and royal bandmaster of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
• Michael Bergen, actor from Baywatch: Hawaii.
• Daniel Bess actor, born in Honolulu.
• Willibald C. Bianchi World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Derek Bickerton, linguist (creole specialist)
• Hiram Bingham I, missionary
• Hiram Bingham II, missionary
• Hiram Bingham III, US Senator from Connecticut, discovered Macchu Picchu
• Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Hawaiian princess and philanthropis; interred at the Royal Mausoleum in Honolulu.
• Charles Reed Bishop, banker, philanthropist, husband of Bernice Pauahi Bishop; interred at the Royal Mausoleum in Honolulu.
• Rian Bishop, actor born in Honolulu
• Bill Bixby actor/director, interred in Hana, Hawaii at Judith Kliban's estate.
• Makee K. Blaisdell actor, born in Hawaii.
• Neil S. Blaisdell, Mayor of Honolulu from 1954 to 1968.
• Corbin Bleu actor, filmed on location for the television series Flight 29 Down in Hawaii.
• Richard Blood, professional wrestler also known as Ricky The Dragon Steamboat or Ricky Steamboat or Rick Steamboat born in Honolulu.
• Daryl Bonilla Hawaiian based actor, born in Honolulu.
• Alexander Bonnyman Jr. World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; memorial at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Richard Boone actor, who lived in Hawaii for seven years.
• Raj Kumar Bose Hawaiian based actor in Honolulu since 2001, born in Calcutta India.
• Christian Bowman Hawaiian based actor in Honolulu, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• Erwin Jay Boydston Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Tom Boyle cinematographer/producer/film director, born in Hilo, Hawaii.
• Lane Bradford actor, died in Honolulu.
• Tom Brady director, earned his Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Beau Bridges actor, attended University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Sol Kekipi Bright Hawaiian born composer. Born in Honolulu.
• Robert Brilliande actor, died in Honolulu.
• Don Brinkley writer, lives in Hawaii.
• Darin Brooks actor on Days of Our Lives born in Honolulu.
• Jason Brooks actor, splits time between Hawaii and Los Angeles.
• Jordan Brooks Hawaiian born and based actor. Born and lives in Honolulu.
• Pomaika'i Brown Hawaiian born and based actor, director. etc. Based in Honolulu.
• Charlie Brumbly actor, appeared in Baywatch: Hawaii.
• Bulldog Hawaiian born actor, born in Honolulu.
• Ray Bumatai Hawaiian based producer. He died in Honolulu.
• John E.Burch actor, died in Honolulu.
• Gary Burghoff actor, owned a chain of yogurt stores in Hawaii in the 1970s.
• Carol Burnett entertainer, actress
• John A. Burns, Second Governor of Hawaii from 1962 to 1974; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Brian Burton actor, born in Honolulu.
• Jerry Byrd Hawaiian musician, born in Chicago, died in Honolulu

C

• William Robert Caddy World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Daryl Cagle, editorial cartoonist
• Ace Cain actor, served the United States Army stationed in Hawaii.
• Sean Calbero actor, born in Hilo, Hawaii.
• Lorenzo Callender actor, studied at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Sarah Wayne Callies, actress
• William Calvert or Bill Calvert actor, born in Honolulu.
• Guy Camilleri actor, raised partly in Honolulu.
• James Campbell, founder of the Estate of James Campbell, a major landowner in Hawaii.
• Joseph Campbell author, lived and died in Honolulu; buried at Oahu Cemetery in Honolulu.
• Glenn Cannon actor, Co-director of the Cinematic and Digital Arts Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• George Ham Cannon World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; perished in the attack on Pearl Harbor; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Steve Carlson musician, lived in Maui for 2 years.
• Tia Carrere, singer, actress
• Wallace Carter Jr. actor, born in Honolulu.
• Alexander Cartwright, father of American baseball; interred at Oahu Cemetery in Honolulu.
• Josh Casaubon actor, stationed in Hawaii for four years with the United States Army.
• Steve Case, former Chairman and CEO of America Online
• Samuel N. Castle, missionary
• Benjamin J. Cayetano, first Filipino American governor
• Cedric Ceballos basketball player/rap artist, born in Maui.
• Byron Chamberlain athlete, born in Honolulu.
• Michael Chamberlain film director, current resident of Honolulu.
• Richard Chamberlain actor, current resident of Hawaii.
• Wah Chang Hollywood designer, born in Honolulu and died in Carmel California.
• Yankee Chang Hawaiian based actor, born and died in Honolulu.
• Ben Chapman actor, longtime resident of Oahu, Hawaii.
• Duane "DOG" Chapman, bounty hunter, lived in Hawaii since 1989.
• Leland Chapman bounty hunter, son of Duane "DOG" Chapman lives in Hawaii.
• Tim Chapman bounty hunter, lived in Hawaii since 1992; works with Duane "DOG" Chapman.
• Charo entertainer, longtime resident.
• Tom Cheney, cartoonist
• Brian Ching, soccer player
• Bob Chinn producer of adult entertainment, born in Hawaii.
• George Chirello actor and assistant to Orson Welles. died in Honolulu.
• Elliott Cho actor, born in Honolulu.
• Master Hee Il Cho martial arts expert, born in Korea based in Honolulu.
• Kam Fong Chun, actor
• Herbert Choy, first Asian-American federal judge in U.S. history
• Sam Choy, chef
• Bryan Clay, Olympic athlete
• Harlan Cleveland, Cleveland, Harlan DIKW
• Ed Cobb singer, member of the group The Four Preps, died in Honolulu.
• Scott Coffey actor, born in Hawaii studied in Honolulu.
• Emmy Collins actor, studed at Brigham Young College in Hawaii.
• Harvey Weir Cook World War I and World War II aviator; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Francis Judd Cooke, composer
• Captain James Cook British explorer; originally buried in Kealakekua Bay.
• David Wesley Cooper actor, born in Kailua,Hawaii.
• Mother Marianne Cope the successor to Father Damien; nicknamed the leprosy nun; she is interred Bishop School in Kalaupapa, Maui.
• David Copperfield, illusionist, early career at Pagoda Hotel
• Matt Corboy actor, born and raised in Honolulu.
• Wesley Cabbage Coreira born in Hilo.
• Ed Corney, IFBB Hall of Fame Bodybuilder.
• Tim Coston, born in Kailua, founder of the New Orleans Comedy Festival.
• John P. Craven PhD, JD ocean engineering scientist, developer of OTEC and law professsor
• Amos S. Cooke, missionary, educator
• Del Courtney musician of the Del Courtney Orchestra. He brought big band music to Hawaii in the thirties. He died in Honolulu.
• Archibald Cleghorn, father of Princess Victoria Kaiulani, and husband of Princess Miriam K. Likelike
• Buster Crabbe, athlete and actor, studied at the Punahou School in Honolulu.
• Curtis Crabbe actor, born in Honolulu.
• Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn, last Hawaiian princess
• Scott Culbertson sportscaster, former actor, currently based in Honolulu.
• Capt. John Philip Cromwell World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Richard E. Cunha cinematographer, born in Honolulu died in Oceanside California.
• John Cushingham or Jack Cushingham Producer, born in Honolulu and died in Bel-Air.

D

• Mark Dacascos, actor & martial artist, born in Honolulu.
• Michael Dalager actor, born and raised in Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Anthony Peter Damato World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Father Damien, Priest, Missionary to the Lepers of Molokai, Beatified, interred at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Kalaupapa, Maui.
• Captain James G. Daniels III United States Naval Captain; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu; he died in Honolulu.
• Ron Darling, baseball player, born and raised in Honolulu.
• Scot Davis actor, born in Honolulu.
• George T. Davis, attorney, lived since 1980 on his 100 acre horse and cattle ranch on the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii with his wife Ginger.
• Gavan Daws, Shoal of Time author, Hawaiiana historian.
• Ronnie Dayton stuntman, retired to Waikiki.
• Louis Dean, actor, died in Honolulu.
• Frank Delima, comedian
• Richard Denning actor, lived in Maui with wife, Evelyn Ankers; interred at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao, Maui.
• Martin Denny composer, longtime resident of Hawaii; died in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu.
• Doug Dezzani actor, born in Honolulu.
• Mike Diffenderfer surfer, died in Oahu.
• Michael Didriksson actor, born in Maui.
• Anthony DiFranco actor, born in Lihue, Hawaii.
• Benjamin Dillingham, businessman
• Walter F. Dillingham, industrialist
• R. Andrew Doan actor, resident of Honolulu.
• Jimmie Dodd actor, died in Honolulu.
• James Drummond Dole, pineapple magnate; interred at Makawao Cemetery in Makawao, Maui.
• Sanford B. Dole, territorial governor; interred at Kawaiahao Church Cemetery in Honolulu.
• Dave Donnelly entertainment journalist for the Honolulu Star Bulletin, died in Honolulu. He was also known as David L. Donnelly or David Lee Donnelly. interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Richard Donner director, owns a beach house in Hawaii.
• David Douglas botanist; namesake for Douglas Fir Tree, interred at Kawaiahao Church Cemetery in Honolulu.
• Alex Dreier, actor, born in Honolulu.
• B. Lee Drew actor, teaches in Iolani School in Honolulu.
• Doris Duke, heiress, owner of "Shangri-La" residence on Black Point.
• Jeremy Dunn actor/model, born in Honolulu.

E

• Aaron Eckhart actor, lived in Hawaii after high school.
• Walter Edwards silent film director, died in Honolulu.
• Stan Egi actor, born in Hawaii; teaching acting at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Yvonne Elliman, singer
• Kate Elliott, science fiction-fantasy writer
• Jean Erdman, dancer, choreographer
• E.H. Eric actor, died in Maui.
• Lippy Espinda actor, born in Hawaii.
• Wright Esser, actor, died in Honolulu.
• Brian Evans, actor/musician/politican, lives in Wailea, Hawaii.
• Neil Everett, ESPN sportcaster

F

• Nuu Faaola, former NFL running back
• Warren Fabro actor, born and based in Honolulu.
• Peter Fanene Maivia wrestler, died in Hawaii.
• Mary Elizabeth Pruett Farrington Republican Congressional Representative of Hawaii; interred at Oahu Cemetery in Honolulu; died in Honolulu.
• Victor Favrin actor/stunts, based in Honolulu.
• Mackey Feary, singer
• Scott Feldman, baseball pitcher
• Sid Fernandez, baseball pitcher, born in Honolulu.
• Ken Firestone martial arts expert, lives and teaches in Kauai.
• Otis Fine actor, born in Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Richard Fiske, Pearl Harbor Survivor; Goodwill Ambassador; Volunteer at U.S.S. Arizona; died in Moiliili; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Eric Fleming actor, bought a ranch in Hawaii.
• Michael Foley actor, stationed in Hawaii in 1976.
• Brian Fong actor, born in Oahu.
• Hiram Leong Fong United States Senator from Hawaii; interred at Nuuanu Cemetery in Honolulu.
• Kam Fong police officer/actor, born and died in Honolulu; interred at Diamond Head Memorial Park in Honolulu.
• Leo Ford ,actor, operated Pacific Paradise Tours, while living in Hawaii.
• Patricia Ford, model
• Hiram L. Fong, first Chinese-American senator
• Frank Fouce actor, born in Hawaii.
• William G. Fournier; World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Matthew Fox actor in Lost (TV series); lives in Oahu.
• Jerold Franks casting director for Lost (TV series) in Honolulu and Maui.
• Herman Frazier, 1976 Olympic gold medalist, head of 2004 U.S. Olympic team.
• Harry Fujiwara, professional wrestler, born in Hawaii.
• John Fujioka actor, born in Olaa, taught public schools in Hawaii.
• Danny Fuller professional surfer, born in Kauai.
• Dennis Funny actor, splits time between Hawaii, Florida, and New York City.

G

• Brickwood Galuteria politician, elected chair of the Hawaii Democratic Party in 2004.
• Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt or better known as Don the Beachcomber Restauranteer of Don the Beachcomber tiki restaurant/bar craze. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star while setting up rest camps for the 12th and 15th Air Forces during World War II. He died in Honolulu.
• Loyal Garner singer of Hawaiian descent; born in Kaneohe; died in Honolulu; interred at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe.
• Jorge Garcia actor in Lost (TV series); currently resides in Hawaii.
• Brian Gaskill actor, born in Honolulu.
• Thomas Gill, former lieutenant governor and US Representative.
• Charles L. Gilliland; Korean war Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Henry G. Ginaca, engineer and inventor of the machine that peeled and cored pineapples being prepared for canning.
• Mel Duane Gionson actor, born in Honolulu.
• Chip Godwin actor, born in Honolulu.
• Jeffrey Gold film director, former resident of Honolulu.
• Gary Goldman producer; graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Life Drawing and Art History from the University of Hawaii in December 1971.
• Johnny Boy Gomes professional surfer, born in Hawaii.
• Howard Gottschalk actor, died in Honolulu.
• Jason Gowin paranormal researcher, studied at Hawaii Pacific University.
• Lauren Graham, TV Actress
• Glen Grant, folklorist and author
• Larry Grant actor, died in Honolulu.
• Erin Gray, actress
• Joseph Grimes, linguist, project leader for Hawaiian Pidgin Bible
• Dave Guard, singer with Kingston Trio; born in Hawaii.
• Richard Guthrie, actor, born in Honolulu.
• Michael C. Gwynne actor, former DJ for KPOI radio station in Honolulu.

H

• Sammy Hagar musician, has a home in Maui.
• John Halliday actor, died in Honolulu.
• William David Halyburton Jr., World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Dan Hamamura director, born in Honolulu.
• Hanzo Hamamura director, born in Maui.
• Bethany Hamilton, shark attack survivor, surfer
• Laird Hamilton, surfer, monster wave rider, inventor of tow-in surfing.
• Lance Hahn, musician, formerly of the band Beck born in Honolulu.
• William L. Halloran journalist and soldier died in Pearl Harbor attack in World War II; memorial on the U.S.S. Arizona; Purple Heart recipient; World War II Freedom Medal.
• Eric Hananoki radio researcher for the Al Franken Show, born in Hawaii.
• Henry Oliver Hansen Flag Raiser at Iwo Jima; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Tasuku Harada, Prewar internationalist, Japanese History, Literature and language professor at the University of Hawaii, the 7th President of Doshisha University.
• Zay Harding actor, born in Lihue.
• Douglas Hare actor, interred at Diamond Head Memorial Park in Honolulu.
• Al Harrington, actor
• Albert Harris, actor, died in Honolulu.
• Mikio Hasemoto Hawaiian born; World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Kayo Hatta, film director
• Hilo Hattie also known as Clara H. Nelson; Hawaiian entertainer; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu; born in Honolulu.
• Frederic Haubrich also known as Fred Lumiere and Frederic Lumiere; film director, employed in Information Technology on the island of Oahu, Hawaii; his first documentary entitled "Amazing Journey" was selected for the Hawaii International Film Festival in 1999.
• Louis James Hauge Jr.; World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Hawaiian Warriors perished in 1790; memorial at Slopes Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii.
• Christopher Hayes actor, born in Hawaii.
• Dick Haymes actor, lived in Hawaii in 1953.
• Michael Haynes, professional wrestler, born in Honolulu.
• Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema author, resident of Hawaii.
• Cecil Heftel, United States Representative and businessman.
• Jeb Heil, actor, born in Hawaii.
• George Helm, Kahoolawe Ohana activist
• Marie Helvin, top model of the 1970s and 1980s
• George Herbig, astronomer
• Karl Herlinger actor, born in Kailua.
• Fred Hertlein, musician, died in Honolulu.
• Bill Hill also known as William Joseph Hill actor, partly raised in Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii.
• John Hillerman, actor, best known for his role in Magnum P.I.
• Barron Hilton, heir of Hilton Hotel chain, was stationed in HI in WW II.
• John Hirokawa, illusionist
• Don Ho, entertainer; born in Kakaako and works in Waikiki Beach.
• Hoku Ho, singer
• Ulumaheihei Hoapili Hawaiian Chief; born in Hawaii; died in Lahaina, Maui; interred at Waiola Cemetery in Lahaina.
• Michael Hoffman film director, born in Hawaii.
• Larry Holden actor, set up a second satellite production office in Hawaii in 2004.
• Jack Hogan actor, lived in Hawaii for 10 years.
• Josh Holloway actor on the television show Lost (TV series) in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu.
• Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu, singer featured in Lilo & Stitch
• Sol Hoopi Jr. actor, born in Honolulu.
• Nicholas Hormann actor, born in Honolulu.
• Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop of the United Methodist Church .
• Christian Hosoi professional skateboarder of Hawaiian descent.
• Victor Stewart Kaleoaloha Houston, United States Representative from the Territory of Hawaii
• Kelly Hu, actress, Miss Teen USA 1985
• Sherwood Hu film director, attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• C.K. Huang actress, died in Honolulu.
• Matthias Hues actor, moved to Hawaii.

I

• Curtis Iaukea, Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Hawaii
• Carrie Ann Inaba, actress and choreographer
• Alvin Ing actor, born in Honolulu.
• Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator from 1963 for Hawaii.
• Andy Iona musician, born in Honolulu.
• Andy Irons, surfer
• Miki Ishikawa actress, former resident of Hawaii.
• Yuna Ito, Japanese pop singer from Honolulu.

J

• Thomas Jaggar, geologist and founder of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
• William Paul Jarrett, United States Representative from the Territory of Hawaii.
• William Jefferson actor, died in Honolulu.
• Dick Jensen entertainer, born and died in Honolulu.
• Dwayne Johnson, professional wrestler and actor known as "The Rock"
• Marion Jim actor, born in Hawaii.
• Jack Johnson, singer, musician, songwriter, and documentary filmaker, born in Oahu.
• Cris Judd actor, partly raised in Hawaii.
• Gerrit P. Judd, missionary and advisor

K

• Ka‘ahumanu, Hawaiian queen, born in Hana, Maui; died in Lahaina, Maui; interred at Waiola Cemetery in Lahaina.
• Robi Kahakalau Hawaiian singer
• Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Olympic swimmer and ambassador of surfing, born and died in Honolulu; interred at Oahu Cemetery in Honolulu.
• Haku Kahoano actor, born in Honolulu.
• Ikaika Kahoano musician, born in Hawaii.
• Kimo Kahoano entertainer, based in Waikiki.
• Carole Kai, singer and philanthropist.
• Lani Kai entertainer, born in Honolulu and died in Oahu.
• Mailoa Kalili actor, born in Hawaii.
• Henry J. Kaiser, industrialist
• Victoria Kaiulani, Hawaiian princess; interred at Royal Mausoleum in Honolulu.
• David Kalākaua, king, interred at Royal Mausoleum in Honolulu.
• Harry Kalas, sportcaster
• Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka, ukulele luthier
• Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, Prince of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and later, delegate to the United States Congress from the Territory of Hawaii. interred at Royal Mausoleum in Honolulu; born in Koloa, Kauai; died in Waikiki, Oahu.
• Emma Kaleleonalani Hawaiian monarch; interred at Royal Mausoleum in Honolulu.
• Daniel Kaleikini Jr. actor/singer, born in Honolulu.
• Galen Kam, actor, died in Honolulu.
• Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, entertainer and singer, died in Honolulu.
• Stacy Kamano, actress
• Frank Kamaunu actor, born in Honolulu.
• Kamehameha I, monarch that united the Hawaiian islands; interred at Royal Mausoleum in Honolulu.
• Kauikeaouli Kamehameha Hawaiian king; interred at Royal Mauseoluem in Honolulu.
• Kamehameha V, last of the Hawaiian ali'i dynasty.
• Danny Kamekona actor, born in Hilo; interred at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe.
• Dayton Ka'ne actor, born in Honolulu.
• Gary Kau actor, taught drama at W.R. Farrington High School in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu.
• John Kauffmann actor, died in Honolulu from AIDS.
• Gilbert Lani Kauhi, actor
• Lord Kaulili actor, died in Honolulu.
• Kaumualii; last king of Kauai; born in Wailua, Kauai; died in Maui interred at Waiola Cemetery in Lahaina, Maui.
• Terry Teruo Kawamura; Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; interred at Miliani Memorial Park in Milani Town, Honolulu.
• Guy Kawasaki, official Apple Computer evangelist
• Moe Keale actor, born in Hawaii and died in Honolulu.
• Princess Ruth Keelikolani, Princess of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and in her lifetime, the largest landowner in Hawaii, whose lands would later become the Bishop Estate
• Klaus Keil, geologist, known for mineral keilite
• Les Keiter sports journalist, former resident of Honolulu and currently lives in Kailua.
• Rabbit Kekai professional surfer, mentor was Duke Kahanamoku, born in Honolulu. He teaches surfing in Waikiki Beach.
• Kekaulike; Hawaiian king; born in Maui; died in Hawaii; interred Olopio Cave, Iao Valley, Wailuku, Maui.
• Douglas Kennedy actor, died in Honolulu; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Douglas Kenney actor, died in Kauai.
• Ed Kenney, actor and singer
• Keopuolani; Hawaiian queen; born in Wailuku, Maui; died in Lahaina, Maui; interred at Waiola Cemetery in Lahaina.
• Buzzy Kerbox professional surfer; raised in Hawaii.
• Isaac C. Kidd; World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; died in Pearl Harbor; interred at U.S.S. Arizona Memorial.
• Nicole Kidman, actress, born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Rob Killen, muppett performer for The Aventures of Elmo in Grouchland; spent most of his life in Hawaii.
• Harry Kim, first Korean-American elected mayor in US
• Young Oak Kim Recipient of 3 Purple Hearts; interred at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
• Shanon Kimura, Mr. Olympia 2005
• Samuel Wilder King, Governor of the Territory of Hawaii and United States Representative from the Territory of Hawaii.
• Ray Kinney actor, born in Hawaii and died in Honolulu.
• Larry Kirsch film helicopter pilot, died in Maui.
• Robert Kiyosaki, author of financial books
• Vincent Klyn professional surfer, moved to Hawaii at 4 years old.
• Terrence Knapp actor, taught theater at the University of Hawaii at Manoa until his retirement.
• Konishiki (born Salevaa Atisanoe), sumo wrestler
• Casey Kono Hula Teacher, born in Wailuku, Hawaii. He graduated from Henry Perrine Baldwin High School in Wailuku. He earned a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Robert H. Krewson actor, born in Maui and died in Hawaii.
• Stubby Kruger actor, born in Honolulu.
• Shogo Kubo professional skater, lives with his family in Oahu.
• Chad Kukahiko artist, born in Hawaii.
• Clyde Kusatsu actor, born in Honolulu and graduated Iolani High School.
• Blake Kushi Musician/Actor, earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa; born in Hilo.
• Kevin Kwok actor, tennis player, born in Honolulu.

L

• Richard Joseph Lafond Jr. actor, resides in Pukalani, Maui since 1997.
• Bu Laia, comedian
• Jeff Lam actor, born and raised in Honolulu; Graduated from Moanalua High School; worked for his parents' restaurant JJ Diner in Kapahulu.
• Dave Lancaster actor, born in Liliha.
• Nito Larioza actor, born in Wahiawa.
• George Parsons Lathrop, journalist, poet
• Josh Lazie musician, lives in Hawaii.
• Brook Mahealani Lee, Miss Universe 1997
• Christopher Lee also known as Chris Lee;, former president of production for TriStar Pictures; is now Chairman of the new Academy for Creative Media for the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Vicki Lawrence actress, entertainer, (she lived in Maui after the Carol Burnett Show and returned to California.)
• George Lazenby actor, owns a home in Hawaii.
• Mark LeBuse actor, died in Hawaii.
• Ender Lee actor, lives in Hawaii.
• Jason Scott Lee, actor of Hawaiian descent.
• John Leoning actor, born in Hawaii.
• Freddie Letuli also known as Father of the Knife Dance and Paramount Chief in American Samoa. He died in Honolulu.
• Joshua Ligairi actor, born in Oahu.
• Lili‘uokalani, Queen, last Hawaiian monarch, interred at Royal Mausoleum in Honolulu.
• John C. Lilly, dolphin scientist
• Kwan Hi Lim actor, elected judge, born in Maui.
• Charles A. Lindbergh aviator, died in Kipahulu, Maui.
• Brock Little stuntman, born in Haleiwa.
• Matty Liu professional surfer/actor, born in Hawaii.
• Sidney S. Liufau actor, born in Hawaii.
• Danny Lockin actor, born in Hawaii.
• Oren Ethelbirt Long first governor of Hawaii; interred at Oahu Cemetery in Honolulu.
• Jimmy Lono also known as James Lono; actor, born in Hawaii.
• Richard Loo actor, born in Maui of Hawaiian descent.
• Tai Sing Loo Photographer, Born in Hawaii.
• Gerry López, professional surfer, born in Hawaii.
• Jack Lord actor, star of Hawaii Five-O. He died in Honolulu.
• Edward Tsang Lu, astronaut.
• Alvin Lum actor, born in Honolulu.
• Benjamin Lum actor, born in Hawaii.
• King Lunalilo, King of Hawaii from January 8, 1873 until February 3, 1874; interred at Kawaiahao Church Cemetery.
• Rod Lurie film director, spent part of his childhood in Hawaii.
• Arthur Lyman musician, founded the Arthur Lyman Group. He was born in Kauai and died in Honolulu.
• Ben Lyon actor, died in Honolulu.
• Lorenzo Lyons, minister and author of the beloved hymn "Hawai`i Aloha."

M

• Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala, professional football player.
• Erik MacArthur actor, born in Honolulu.
• Kenneth MacDonald British actor, died in Hawaii.
• Tandy MacKenzie tenor, born in Maui, Hawaii.
• Peter Maivia professional boxer, died in Honolulu and interred at Diamond Head Memorial Park there.
• Larry Manetti actor, best known for his role in Magnum P.I.
• Ferdinand Marcos, former Philippine president, lived and died in exile in Honolulu.
• Francis A. Marzen, religious leader
• Thalia Fortescue Massie, wife of a Navy lieutenant, from the publicized September, 1931 rape case.
• Tom Matsusaka, actor, born in Wahiawa, Hawaii.
• Riley G. Matthews actor, stationed in Hawaii for 2 years.
• Vince Manuwai, professional football player.
• Les J. N. Mau, actor, born in Honolulu.
• Danny McBride actor, lived in Hawaii.
• Lincoln Loy McCandleless, U.S. delegate to Congress; interred at Oahu Cemetery in Honolulu.
• Kevin McCollum producer, graduated from Punahou School in Honolulu.
• Lani McIntyre, musician, born in Honolulu.
• Gardner McKay actor/writer, died in Honolulu.
• Michael McKinley, filmmaker, lived in Hawaii.
• Glenn Medeiros, singer, songwriter and music teacher, born in Lihue; graduated from the University of Hawaii at West Oahu campus; graduated from Kauai High School; employed by St. Joseph's School in Waipahu.
• melody. (Melody Miyuki Ishikawa), singer of J-pop music
• Stein Metzger, beach vollyball player and olympian
• James A. Michener, novelist
• Al Michaels sports broadcaster, began his sports broadcasting career in Hawaii in 1968.
• Bette Midler, actress and entertainer
• George A. Miki film crew, born in Honolulu.
• Carl Miller actor, died in Honolulu.
• Danny Miller producer, partly lives in Hawaii and Ojai, California.
• Kala'i Miller actor, born in Honolulu; was employed at Kakaako station of the Honolulu fire department before becoming an actor.
• Patsy Takemoto Mink, United States Congresswoman and author of the Title IX Amendment to the Higher Education Act
• Kaupena Miranda actor, born in Hawaii.
• Goh Mishawa actor/singer, moved to Hawaii in 1976 before moving to California.
• Tau Moe singer, died in Laie, Hawaii.
• Jason Momoa, actor and model, born in Honolulu.
• Dominic Monaghan, actor in Lost (TV series), currently based in Hawaii.
• Tom Moffat, entertainment producer.
• John Keoni Monte author of Hawaiian descent.
• Joe Moore, actor and journalist based in Honolulu.
• Stephen William Moore actor, born in Honolulu.
• Lauren (Peters) Moriarty, U.S. Ambassador
• Jon Moritsugu film director, born in Honolulu.
• Jim Morrison lawyer/helicopter pilot lived in Hawaii.
• Roger E. Mosley actor, best known for his role in Magnum P.I.
• Maunakea Mossman professional wrestler, born in Honolulu.
• Jack Mower actor, born in Honolulu.
• Tahj Mowry, actor, born in Honolulu.
• Don Muraco, professional wrestler, born in Sunset Beach, Hawaii.
• Arthur Murray entertainer, died in Honolulu.
• Dave Murray musician with Iron Maiden; has a second home in Hawaii.
• Musashimaru (born Fiamalu Penitani), sumo wrestler

N

• Jim Nabors, entertainer and long time resident; splits his time in Honolulu or in Hana, Maui on his macadamian nut farm.
• Linda Nagata, novelist
• Al Noga, (american) football player
• Manuel Nunes, one of three inventors of the ukulele

O

• Barack Obama, US senator
• Kimo von Oelhoffen, professional football player
• Braxton Olita, guitarist for Ashlee Simpson's band
• Bobo Olson, World champion boxer, hall of famer
• Timothy Olyphant, actor
• Danny Ongais, racecar driver
• Ellison Onizuka, astronaut

P

• Gabby Pahinui, musician
• Richard Parsons, Time-Warner CEO
• William A. Patterson, United Airlines president, 1934-1966
• Jeff Peterson, slack key guitarist
• Rick Pitino, basketball coach
• Stanley David Porteus (born 1883), controversial professor of psychology and proponent of social theories on the superiority of intelligence of white races
• Kawaipuna Prejean, Hawaiian activist
• Kelly Preston, actress
• Charlene Prickett fitness trainer, starred in It Figures. Resident of Hawaii and Calgary.
• Karen Pryor, behavioral psychologist & animal trainer

Q

• Maggie Q, (born Maggie Denise Quigley), actress-model (Hong Kong cinema)

R

• Dominic Raiola, football player
• Kealii Reichel (born 1961), Hawaiian singer, dancer, chanter and scholar
• Syngman Rhee, first president of South Korea, later exiled to Hawaii.
• Rev. William Richards; missionary; died in Lahaina, Maui; interred at Waiola Cemetery in Lahaina, Maui.
• James Richardson (1878-1974), Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet 1940-1941 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
• Eric Roberts actor, resident
• Robinson family, owner of Ni'ihau Island, originally purchased by Elizabeth Sinclair (later Sinclair-Robinson)
• Red Rocha, basketball player
• Peggy Ryan, dancer and choreographer

S

• Stan Sakai, comic book creator
• Harold Sakata, actor
• Lenn Sakata, baseball player
• Carolyn Sapp, Miss America 1992
• Dayle Schear psychic, author, lives in Hawaii and Nevada.
• Nicole Scherzinger, dancer-singer (Pussycat Dolls)
• Amanda Schull, ballerina and actress
• Al Schultz husband of Vicki Lawrence, Hollywood Make-Up artist. They lived in Maui after the Carol Burnett Show ended.
• Tom Selleck, actor
• Bob Shane, singer with Kingston Trio
• James Shigeta, actor
• Jake Shimabukuro, Ukulele musician
• Branin Shimizu, Bodybuilder of the year 2005
• Eric Shinseki, US Army general and 34th Chief of Staff
• Beth Smith, bounty hunter, professional and personal partner to Duange "Dog" Chapman has lived in Hawaii since 1989.
• Shannyn Sossamon, actress and musician
• Claus Spreckels, developer
• Rasha Spindel Entrant on NBC's The Biggest Loser: Special Edition with fiance Edwin Chapman
• Mike Starr, bassist (Alice in Chains)
• Ricky Steamboat, professional wrestler, born in Honolulu.
• Jake Steinfeld, fitness host of Body by Jake which was taped in Hawaii.
• Don Stroud, actor
• Sun Yat-sen, Qing dynasty revolutionary

T

• Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor
• Yuta Tabuse, basketball player
• Takamiyama (born Jesse Kuhaulua, 1944), sumo wrestler
• Lily Thai, adult actress
• Paul Theroux, travel writer & novelist
• Nainoa Thompson, native Hawaiian nagivator
• Lorrin A. Thurston, son of New England Congregationalist missionaries, and a leader in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and subsequent leader of the Provisional Government of Hawaii with Sanford B. Dole
• Lee Tonouchi, pidgin author
• Haunani-Kay Trask, native Hawaiian professor of Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaii, and political activist
• Jasmine Trias, singer, American Idol finalist
• Esera Tuaolo, professional football player, living in Minnesota, who in 2002, declared himself gay and in a committed relationship
• Mosi Tatupu, football player
• Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, actor
• Mark Tuinei professional football player; interred at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe.
• Merlin Tuttle, mammalogist, Honolulu
• Jasmine Trias, American Idol 3 contestant

V

• Charles L. Veach (1944–1995), astronaut
• Camile Velasco, singer, American Idol finalist
• Brian Viloria, boxer and olympic athlete

W

• Scott Waddle, commander of the USS Greeneville submarine during the Ehime Maru incident
• Megan Ward, actress
• John Waihee, first Native Hawaiian governor
• Justin Wayne, baseball player
• Adam West, actor on Batman and the Kini Popo Show
• Jeff Widener, journalistic photographer (esp. noted for Tiananmen Square photo)
• Michelle Wie, golf prodigy
• Robert William Wilcox (born 1855), native Hawaiian revolutionary, soldier and later United States Representative from the Territory of Hawaii
• Jerome Williams baseball player for the San Francisco Giants
• Oprah Winfrey entertainer/entrepreneur, owns property in Maui.
• Alan Wong, chef
• Robert Wyland, artist

Y

• Roy Yamaguchi, chef
• Lois-Ann Yamanaka, novelist
• Ryuzo Yanagimachi, cloning pioneer
• Keone Young, actor
• John Young, first European to become "Hawaiian ali'i" and buried in the Royal Mausoleum
• Wally Kaname Yonamine, former Japanese baseball player

Z

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