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1968–1997. Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi (October 17, 1937 – May 3, 2004), also known by the stage names monumously as Zulu [1] and Zoulou, was an American actor and comedian. He is remembered largely for his portrayal of Kono Kalakaua on the long-running television program Hawaii Five-O .
Jan 11, 2023 · According to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Gilbert Lani Kauhi was a "beach boy" in Waikiki alongside fellow entertainer Don Ho in the early 1960s. Nicknamed "Zulu" in high school, Variety reports that Kauhi was a natural entertainer known for singing for any crowd he could find.
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May 11, 2004 · Gilbert Lani Kauhi, a member of the original cast of the "Hawaii Five-0" television series, died in Hilo Medical Center of complications from diabetes. He was 66. He was a popular Waikiki beachboy and singer who played Detective Kono Kalakaua, the burly Hawaiian sidekick to Jack Lord.
Actor: Hawaii Five-O. Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi was born on October 17, 1937 on the Big Island of Hawaii. He was better known by the nickname his classmates gave him in high school, "Zulu". His most famous role was that of "Detective Kono Kalakaua" on the hit TV series, Hawaii Five-O (1968).
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- May 3, 2004
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May 12, 2004 · Gilbert Lani Kauhi, 66, the actor nicknamed “Zulu” who was an original cast member of the “Hawaii Five-O” television series, died May 3 at a hospital in Honolulu. The cause of death was...
May 7, 2004 · The actor who played Zulu, a detective on "Hawaii Five-0", passed away on Monday at Hilo Medical Center. He was known for his singing voice, wit, independent ways and confrontational manner. He was also a singer, actor, disc jockey and stage comedian.
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi (October 17, 1937 – May 3, 2004), also known by the stage names monumously as Zulu and Zoulou, was an American actor and comedian. He is remembered largely for his portrayal of Kono Kalakaua on the long-running television program Hawaii Five-O. Gilbert Lani Kauhi. Born.