Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born on May 20, 1959 in Honolulu, HI. Hawaiian musician and entertainer who became an international star in 1993, dying of heart problems just four years later. He is best known for his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World."
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is a member of Folk Singer
💰Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Net worth: $3 million
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About
Hawaiian musician and entertainer who became an international star in 1993, dying of heart problems just four years later. He is best known for his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World."
Before Fame
He began playing music with older brother and cousin at the age of eleven and continued after both his partners went their separate ways.
Trivia
His medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World" reached #12 on the Billboard charts and was used on the TV series Glee, Scrubs, ER, and Life on Mars. It has also been featured in several feature films.
Family Life
The popular Hawaiian musician and actor Moe Keale was his uncle.
Associated With
His music was used in the film Meet Joe Black, which starred Brad Pitt.
