Lani Kai

Lani Kai, born George Clarence Dennis James Von Ruckleman Woodd III on August 15, 1936, was a Hawaiian singer and actor. He gained recognition for his role in the Elvis Presley film Blue Hawaii and was a regular cast member on the television series Adventures in Paradise. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kai was the brother of actor Lee Woodd and the half-brother of Kalai Strode and Junelehua Robertson. His mother, Lukia Luana, was married to actor Woody Strode. Kai's career began with an appearance on the Don Sherwood Show in San Francisco. He released singles and an album, Island Love Songs, in the 1960s. Lani Kai passed away on August 29, 1999, at the age of 63.More