Honolulu, Hawaii
1. John John Florence (1992)
American Surfer
Surfer who, in 2006, became the youngest person to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
2. Micah Christenson (1993)
Volleyball Player
American volleyball player who won a gold medal representing the United States at the 2014 NORCECA Continental Championship, where he was named Best Server and Best Setter. He later won...
3. Liliuokalani (1838)
Hawaiian Writer Songwriter And M
The last monarch and only Queen of the Hawaiian Islands whose reign lasted from 1891 to 1893. She was also an accomplished author and songwriter who played several instruments including...
4. Kalākaua (1836)
Last Reigning King Of The Kingdo
Known as the "Merry Monarch," this nineteenth-century Hawaiian regent was actually elected to his position by the people and legislature of Hawaii following the death of King Lunalilo (who had,...
5. Maile Flanagan (1965)
American Voice Actress
English voice of the ninja Naruto Uzumaki who appeared in the popular Naruto anime series. She would land a starring role in the animated series Bunsen Is a Beast!
6. Lindsey Berg (1980)
Volleyball Player
Two-time silver medalist with the United States national volleyball team who was named best setter of the Pan American Cup three straight years.
7. Duke Kahanamoku (1890)
American Swimmer Olympic Gold Me
Hawaiian surfer, Olympic swimmer, and descendant of Hawaiian royalty who went on to act in several films including The Pony Express.
8. SwagBoyQ (1999)
TikTok Star
TikTok star who has risen to fame for his SwagBoyQ channel. He has garnered more than 567 million likes for his comedic sketches, challenges, and lip syncs often with text in...
9. Kyla Ross (1996)
Artistic Gymnast
Nicknamed Mighty Mouse, she was an Olympic gymnast who helped the U.S. team capture gold at the 2012 London Games.
10. Kelly Preston (1962)
American Actress And Model
Actress whose movie credits include Mischief (1985), Jerry Maguire (1996), Jack Frost (1998), and For Love of the Game (1999).
11. Rebekah Kim (1989)
South Korean Female Singer
Best known as a member of South Korean all-female vocal ensemble After School, this pop singer, rapper, and lyricist also collaborated with artists Lee Hyori and Seo In-guk on the...
12. Alex Dreier (1916)
Actor
American news reporter and commentator who worked with NBC Radio and ABC's Information Radio network. Later in his career he began acting and appeared in films such as Chandler and...
13. Anthony Ruivivar (1970)
American Actor
American actor who has been frequently cast as a law enforcement official. He is known for his role as FDNY paramedic Carlos Nieto in Third Watch and guest spots in Numb3rs as...
14. Coco Ho (1991)
American Surfer
Professional surfer voted as a top three fan favorite in Surfer magazine with more than 25 career awards to her name.
15. Lauren Graham (1967)
Actress Producer
Became known to TV audiences as Lorelai Gilmore on the CW series Gilmore Girls and as Sarah Braverman on Parenthood. She has also appeared in such films as Bad Santa, Evan Almighty and It's Kind of a...
16. Robin Olds (1922)
United States Air Force General
U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who served in both World War II and the Vietnam War.
17. Daniel Inouye (1924)
United States Army Medal Of Hono
Democrat and US Senator from Hawaii from 1963 to 2012 who was the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He was...
18. Shannyn Sossamon (1978)
American Actress And Musician
American film actress who gained fame for her striking, exotic looks and appeared in the 2001 film A Knight's Tale and the 2008 film One Missed Call.
19. Michelle Wie (1989)
Professional Golfer
Hawaiian golfer who turned professional at the age of just 15. She joined the LPGA Tour in 2009 and won two events on her first two years on the tour.
20. George Ariyoshi (1926)
American Politician
Politician and Democrat who, in 1974, became the first Asian American to be elected Governor of Hawaii. He served until 1986.
21. Nia Jax (1984)
Wrestler
Born Savelina Fanene, she is a plus-size model and wrestler who signed to WWE under the name Nia Jax. She formed an alliance with Eva Marie in November of 2015...
22. Jack Johnson (1975)
Art
Singer-songwriter known for his acoustic guitar-based folk rock songs. He first gained attention for his 2001 debut album Brushfire Fairytales. His best known songs include "Upside Down," "Better Together," and...
23. Bobo Olson (1928)
American Boxer
His reign for 25 months as the world middleweight champion became the longest for the weight division. He compiled a 97-16-2 record across his career.
24. Don Ho (1930)
Hawaiian Musician/entertainer
Best known for theme song Tiny Bubbles. He was a Hawaii-based entertainer whose music helped bring his island's culture to mainstream America.
25. Karen Steele (1931)
Actress
Remembered for her roles as Virginia and Mrs. Lane in the respective 1950s features Marty and Ride Lonesome, she is also notable for her portrayal of Eve McHuron in a...
26. Maggie Q (1979)
American Actress
Actress known for her title role on the television series Nikita. She also appeared in Live Free or Die Hard and in Mission: Impossible III and, in 2014, played the role of Tori Wu in Divergent.
27. Ed Parker (1931)
American Martial Artist Promoter
Karate master who founded the first school for Americanized karate in the United States in 1954. He is credited with popularizing the fighting style known as American Kenpo Karate.
28. James Shigeta (1933)
American Actor And Musician
Known for his role in the 1961 movie version of the Broadway musical Flower Drum Song, he also appeared in such television series as Perry Mason, The Rockford Files, and...
29. Markiplier (1989)
American Youtuber And Internet P
YouTube star named Mark Fischbach who gained fame for his Markiplier channel, uploading videos of him and his friends playing and commenting on video games. His channel has earned over...
30. Teila Tuli (1969)
American Martial Artist
Actor and former sumo wrestler, best known for his roles in the film Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the series Hawaii Five-0.
31. Mr. Fuji (1935)
American Professional Wrestler
Known for throwing salt in the face of opponents, he most notably wrestled in the WWF.
32. Lois Lowry (1937)
American Children's Writer
Children's author who won Newberry Awards for Number the Stars and The Giver. Known for tackling controversial subjects in her books for children, she also received the prestigious Hans Christian...
33. Alésia Glidewell (1978)
Director Actress
Voice actress most famous for voicing video game characters like Krystal in Star Fox: Assault and Zero Suit Seamus in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In 2012, she made her feature...
34. Shea Len (2002)
TikTok Star
Short form content creator who is known for posting experimental ceramic videos on his sheabae25 TikTok account. He also posted comedy videos for his more than 480,000 fans on the platform.
35. HueningKai (2002)
Pop Singer
Vocalist and maknae of the new BigHit Entertainment boys band TXT, who was the third member to be announced.
36. Takeshi Fuji (1940)
American Boxer
Won and defended the Japanese Super Lightweight title and won the OPBF super lightweight title in 1966.
37. Brian Gaskill (1970)
American Actor
He played Bobby Warner in the soap opera All My Children from 1995 to 1997, and also starred in Port Charles in 1997 as Rafe Kovitch. He also appeared as...
38. Leilani Bishop (1976)
Model
American model most known for her work with designers like Balenciaga and Victoria's Secret.
39. Don Stroud (1943)
American Actor
Proficient American actor who has over 250 credits to his name including co-starring roles in the 1968 film Coogan's Bluff, the 1972 film Joe Kidd, and the 1971 film Von...
40. Steve Case (1958)
American Businessman Entrepreneu
Co-founder of America Online who later merged with Time Warner to create AOL Time Warner.
41. Timothy Olyphant (1968)
American Actor
Actor best known for his law enforcing roles as Marshall Raylan Givens in the hit FX series, Justified and Sheriff Seth Bullock in HBO's Deadwood. He went on to star in the...
42. Bette Midler (1945)
Singer Actress
Actress and singer who has released a number of songs and albums, including the hit "Wind Beneath My Wings." Her film credits include Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Get Shorty,...
43. Norm Chow (1946)
American Football Player And Coa
Football coach at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, who is a former offensive coordinator for the UCLA Bruins, the USC Trojans, and the Tennessee Titans.
44. Fred Hemmings (1946)
American Politician
Notable as both a surfer and a Republican Party politician, this 1968 World Surfing Championship winner served in the Hawaii State Senate during the early 2000s. Before entering politics, he...
45. Andy Irons (1978)
American Surfer
One of the world's top surfers, he was a four-time Triple Crown of Surfing winner, and died tragically from a drug overdose.
46. Charlie Hough (1948)
American Baseball Player And Coa
MLB pitcher who won 215 games during a 20-year career using the knuckleball as his primary pitch.
47. Clyde Kusatsu (1948)
American Actor
American actor known for his recurring role as Reverend Chong on the series All in the Family. He also is notable for his roles in Bring 'Em Back Alive and Island...
48. Tanoai Reed (1974)
American Stunt Performer
Professional stuntman in Hollywood who is best known for his variety of work in television, film, and music videos. He can be seen in the films San Andreas, Furious 7,...
49. Tahiti Hernandez (1987)
Pop Singer
Sister of the pop singer Bruno Mars. She is the second youngest of the six total Hernandez siblings. She and her three sisters formed the girl group Lylas in 2013; they...
50. Bruno Mars (1985)
Pop Singer
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer whose real name is Peter Gene Hernandez. His second album, Unorthodox Jukebox, hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard in 2012.