Famous People

Tia Carrere (1967 - ) Singer and actress. She is most well-known for her role as Wayne's girlfriend in the "Wayne's World" movies. Born in Honolulu, HI (122)

Sid Fernandez (1962 - ) Pitcher for the New York Mets that won the World Series in 1986. Born in Honolulu, HI (116)

Hiram L. Fong (1906 - 2004) The first Chinese-American senator. Born in Honolulu, HI (123)

Don Ho (1930 - 2007) Hawaii's most famous entertainer. Born in Honolulu, HI (119)

Kamehameha I (1758 - 1819) Ruler that unified the Kingdom of Hawaii; born in Kohala. Born in Kohala district, HI (120)

Daniel K. Inouye (1924 - ) First member of the U.S. Congress from Hawaii, and the first Japanese American to serve in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. Born in Honolulu, HI (118)

Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890 - 1968) Hawaii's first Olympic medallist in swimming. Born in Waikiki, HI (117)

Bette Midler (1945 - ) Actress and singer made famous in Beaches. Born in Honolulu, HI (121)

Harold Sakata (1920 - 1982) Actor, famous in his role as Oddjob in the James Bond film Goldfinger. Born in Holualoa,, HI (124)