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