<P> Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi ( October 17 , 1937 -- May 3 , 2004 ) , also known by the stage names 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 . </P>
<P> Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi ( October 17 , 1937 -- May 3 , 2004 ) , also known by the stage names 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 . </P>
who played kono on the original hawaii five-o
who played kono on the original hawaii five-o
Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi
Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi