How Famous Is Israel Kamakawiwoʻole?
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In Memoriam
1959–1997
Musician
Singer
Activist
According to our voters, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is the...
1697th most famous person in the world!
Fame by country
Most famous in United States
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
16
ELO
1488
Most recently Israel Kamakawiwoʻole lost a matchup to Maggie Smith (#599) voted by someone from Netherlands.
Recent head-to-head battles
Per-country vote breakdown
| Country | Rank | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | #1121 | 0.0% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | #1837 | 15.4% |
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