How Famous Is Israel Kamakawiwoʻole?

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Musician
Singer
Activist
According to our voters, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is the...

1949th most famous person in the world!

Fame by country

🇺🇸 United States #1841
Most famous in United States
+16

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, or 'Braddah IZ,' was a Native Hawaiian musician renowned for his medley 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World.' His music deeply influenced Hawaiian culture and reached international fame.

Wins 4
Losses 15
ELO 1484

Most recently Israel Kamakawiwoʻole lost a matchup to Art Garfunkel (#403) voted by someone from .

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Per-country vote breakdown

Country Rank Win Rate Fame Gap
🇺🇸 United States #1841 15.4% +16

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