Nephi Hannemann

Nephi Hannemann (February 6, 1945 – March 31, 2018) was an American actor and singer of Samoan, German and English descent who appeared numerous times on Hawaii Five-O and One West Waikiki.

Biography Nephi Hannemann was born in American Samoa to Gustav Hannemann and Faiaso Soliai Hannemann. His brother is Mufi Hannemann, the 12th Mayor of City and County of Honolulu.

Hannemann was one of seven children, four boys and three girls. His mother was the daughter of notable Samoan chiefs, with a type of royal heritage.

At one time, he was said to have rivalled singer Don Ho in versatility.

Hannemann was working on a second album with Lani Kai but unfortunately, Lani died before its completion.

Discography

Filmography

+ Television Year Title Role Notes 1969 Hawaii Five-O Gus Episode: "The Box" 1970 Hawaii Five-O John Mala Episode: "Run Johnny, Run" 1971 Hawaii Five-O Paul Episode: "...And I Want Some Candy and a Gun That Shoots" 1971 Hawaii Five-O Aku Episode: "Is This Any Way to Run a Paradise?" 1973 Hawaii Five-O Yoko Episode: "The Odd Lot Caper" 1973 Hawaii Five-O Tamaki Episode: "Charter for Death" 1974 McCloud Lt. Kelani Episode: "A Cowboy in Paradise" 1974 Malakoma 1974 Hawaii Five-O Puni Episode: "Steal Now, Pay Later" 1975 Hawaii Five-O Raphael Orduno Episode: "How to Steal a Submarine" 1977 Hawaii Five-O Mahina Episode: "The Descent of the Torches" 1978 Hawaii Five-O Surfer Episode: "Angel in Blue" 1979 Hawaii Five-O Pimp Episode: "The Execution File" 1979 Manu 1994 One West Waikiki Nephi Hanaman Episode: "Till Death Do Us Part" 1994 One West Waikiki Nephi Hanaman Episode 1.3 1994 One West Waikiki Nephi Hanaman Episode: "Scales of Justice" 1995 One West Waikiki Nephi Hanaman Episode: "Past Due" 1996 One West Waikiki Nephi Hanaman Episode: "Guilty" 1996 One West Waikiki Nephi Hanaman Episode: "Battle of the Titans"