"Hawaii Five-O" is an iconic American police procedural drama series that has left an indelible mark on television history. Produced by CBS Productions in collaboration with Leonard Freeman, the show aired for an impressive 12 seasons, spanning from 1968 to 1980, and continues to entertain audiences through reruns. The series is set against the stunning backdrop of Hawaii, an unconventional yet captivating setting for a crime drama.
The show's cast is led by Jack Lord, who delivered a remarkable performance as Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett. McGarrett is the stern and determined head of a special state police task force. This elite unit was modeled after an actual task force that operated in Hawaii during the era of martial law in the 1940s. The team's investigations often led them into dangerous and intriguing situations, providing the audience with gripping narratives that kept them on the edge of their seats. James MacArthur played the role of Danny Williams, Detective McGarrett's trustworthy subordinate, who was often on the receiving end of McGarrett's famous catchphrase, "Book 'em, Danno!"
The show's popularity can also be attributed to its memorable theme music, composed by Morton Stevens. The opening credits, with their combination of the distinctive theme music and stunning visuals of Hawaii's landscapes, became instantly recognizable. The show's unique blend of crime drama, exotic locations, and a memorable soundtrack made "Hawaii Five-O" a standout in its genre and a beloved classic among viewers.
Main Cast of Hawaii Five-O
James MacArthur
Danny Williams
Jack Lord
Det. Steve McGarrett
Kam Fong
Chin Ho
Al Harrington
Ben
Harry Endo
Che Fong
Secondary Cast of Hawaii Five-O
Josie Over
Anna , Marge Lyman , Lab assistant , Liani , Jewelry Clerk , Dr. Amanda Maitland , Connie Honaka , LiLo , Luella , Malinda Grant , Celeste Caro , Doris , Kia Chieu , Horton's Girl
Kwan Hi Lim
Maiki , Yoshigo , Himself , Chang , Chang Liu , Ramos , Suzari , Hank Yamura , Projectionist , Dr. Kubota , Keoki , Judge
Jenny Sullivan
Alma Saunders
Penelope Windust
Dr. Sheila Cramer
Beverlee McKinsey
Jo Louise Mailer
Lynnette Mettey
Cindy Imala
Ysabel MacCloskey
Landlady
Tommy Leonetti
Stanley Ducco
Christina Kokubo
Eugenie Barlow
Lani Kai
Lonnie Kahekili , M.K. , Billy
Maura McGiveney
Miss Weston , Helen Kadison
Sutton Roley
Judge Thorenson
Herbert Jeffreys
Professor Kung , Klosmosky , Professor
Arlene McQuade
Martha Finch
Ric Marlow
Harry , The Pro , William Speer , Rene , Sol Bruno
John Stalker
Captain Watson , Gordon Miles , Asst. Warden Geddison , Dr. Spear , George Sulieman , Alex Anderson , Mr. Hodges , Doctor , Harvey Drew , Pale Man , Walker , Dr. Bromley , Dr. Fuller , Drew , B.R. Barney
George Herman
Dr. Baldwin , Harry Oakland , Hoffmeyer , Pawnshop Owner , Baskin , Bensinger , Sills Anderson , Dr. Harlow , Eddie Riford , Dr. Morrison , Eddie , Joe Benjamin , McClary
Nephi Hannemann
Mahina , Rafael Orduno , Surfer , Yoko , Tamaki , John Mala , Paul , Lopaka , Puni , Aku , Gus
Les Keiter
Mark Maynard , Tennis Announcer , General Cole , Moderator , Gen. Cardell , Newscaster , Announcer , Perstin Franklin
James A. Simpson
Ricky Klein
Frank Atienza
Chinough Olena
Darcy Hinton
Nina , Carmen Hewitt , Betty Rogers
Dennis Redfield
Culpepper , Molony
Walter P. Young Sr.
Joe Kimura
Alba Francesca
Lisa Wingfield
Remi Abellira
Thomas Mala , Jimmy Luka , Bobby Kalani
Bob Crickard
Hong Kong Doctor
Logan Barrie Jones
Maggie Burns
Linda Ryan
Eva Haynes , Reporter II , Dr. Patrick , Olivia Hillis , Dr. Judith Patrick , Hazel Parr , Claudine Hessler
Michael Tipton
Man Detective
Robert Witthans
Pendelton , Vadney , Charles Brolin
Rebecca Jones Lewis
Young Woman
Susie Burke
Sheila Romney , Stewardess , Student Reporter
Nana Nakano
Iso's Little Girl
Marc Baxley
Gas Station Attendant , Cab Driver , Mark
Laura Campbell
Margaret Hammond
Bill Langenheim
David Hammond
Dean Melang
Commander Miller
Leinaala Heine
Mrs. Kapalii
John Thorp
Murphy , Bystander
Paulette Franco
Barbara Soong
Alan Naluai
Sam Wailua , Charlie Moka
Moe Keale
Joe Moala , Kimo , Charlie , Kono , Din Lee
Donna Ornellas
Joanie , Girl
Ken Stimson
Treasury Officer
Lynn Forseth
Treasury Clerk
Lani Kim
Hotel Clerk , Dr. Lopaka , Lani
Susan Young
Darcy's Assistant
Wallace W. Landford
Soma , Matt , Maintenance Chief
Jean Tarrant
Mrs. Stroud , Mrs. Stevens
Lloyd Campbell
Lyle Thompson
Michael D. Hendrickson
Pilot
Yan Hoon Chang
Chinese Farmer
Carl Tovares
Capt. Van Cleef
Francis Kamahele
Jerry , Pete Akula , Lawrence Barlow
E. Lynne Kimoto
Lani , Secretary
Peggy Anne Siegmund
Nurse , Girl Clerk , Lee Wilkens
Bob Sevey
Himself , Stan Richmond , Bob Simpson , Sullivan
Arline Anderson
Helen Newhall
Chuck-Chuck Akamine
Joko , Tonker , Cabbie , Gary
Kalani Kinimaka
Prison Guard , Lt. Olana , Guard
Valli Hanley
Airline Stewardess
Penny Lawhn
Prison Secretary
Rose Marie Alvaro
Desk Clerk
Michael Palmere
Pule Lamii
Donald Roessler
Bertie , Taxi Joe , Blooey
Kimo Kahoano
Rick Makulu , Frank , Reed , Yoshi , Ben Tanaka , Ben
Penny Kunard
Kathleen Carr
Connie Kissinger
Movie Attendant , Lani
Virginia Walker
Linda Rivas
Debi Parker
Hooker , Melissa
Lynne Ellen Hollinger
Liana , Laura Conover , Midge , Mavis , Idra , Ann
Mark Malmborg
Officer Macdougall
Lewis Stout
Music Store Owner
William Roos Jr.
H.P.D. Officer
Al Lopaka
Teo Rodriguez , Billy
Elizabeth Smith
Mama Topo , Mrs. Kapehala
Arte McCollough
Officer , Tolaka
Darrah Lau
Princess Amina , Alison
Jo Anne Morgan
Lab Technician , Nurse , Teura
Rodney Arias
Maui Police Officer , Jimmy Tanaka
Jim Doney
Dr. Gleason , Chambers , Doctor
Bennett Ohta
Yuhio Muromoto
Jeff Kennedy
Col. Westmore , Admiral Dunn
Jo Pruden
Dispatcher , Emily Longworth , Karen Bauer
Bob Basso
Capt. Kemp , Comptroller
Sam Peters
Koma , Bus Driver , Stoner's Boss
Brendan Burns
Rob Bradshaw , Phil Perry
Lydia Jade
Mrs. Kalei , Dolani , Iolani
Deborah Takushi
Palua's Secretary
Merrie Lueders
Mrs. Ramsey , Lady Tourist
Beau Vanden Ecker
Harry Sunday , Man #2 , Joey , Sammy Nolo , The Knife , Homer Wamano , Simpson , Sgt. Napoli , Fred Waters
John A. Gracciano
Angelo Okima , Otis
Robert Harker
Fletcher , Commander Miller
Laura Sode-Matteson
Waitress , Luana
Madeline Press
Shirley Van Dorn
Mike Steele
Car Rental Manager , TV Announcer
Clayton Naluai
Frankie Apollo
Henry K.F. Lee
Sing Tse , Old Chinese Man
Edward Sheehan
Burt Davis , Dr. Stern , Jos. Kehoe , Senator Balford , Commander Sprague , Elliot , Vincent Van Dorn
Johnny Walker
Sgt. Tillman
George Playdon
Dr. Larch , Prof. Davis
Jerry Boyd
Powers , Billy Swan
Frederick L. Johnson
Soccer Player
Coralie Vellis
Agent , Celeste Thompson
Jacquelyn Campbell
Sister Sarah
Jorie Remus
Margie Clayton , Maid , Risa Babbitt , Mrs. Cramer , Landlady
Larry Goeas
Sgt. Holmes , Airport Guard
Luella Costello
Edith , Mariah , Sunada
Bob Turnbull
Bob Skinner , Father Jack , Parsons , Captain Morelli
Ernest Chan
H.P.D. Captain , District Attorney , Capt. Raymond , Sgt. George Tatupu , Barney Kawala , HPD Duty Officer , Detective , Chief Sato
David Palmer
Keller , John David Knight , Harry Lewis
Bruce Wilson
Dr. Weatherby , Paul Roberts , Baylor
Robert M. Luck
Garage Attendant , Stanley
Alfred Goldman
Tony Tilles
Gerald Waialae
Aleno Kimura , Paul Kanahele , Furtado
Jim Demarest
Nathan Miller , Fred Babbitt
Leeannah Roberts
Terry Pryor
Harold J.K. Iseke
Dave , City Engineer , Officer Lukana , Pete Luana , Sergeant , Gas Station Owner
Terry Plunkett
Lt. Matsuda , Pete Kalua , Oni , Apartment Manager , Bartender , Barber
Ethel Azama
Receptionist , Thelma , Servant
John Barry
Bernie Adams , Nelson
Ann Ramos
Gun Club Manager , Janice
Michael Snedecker
Jason Longworth
Elaine Ballace
Hilary Longworth
Lee Stetson
Ed Gurney , Jim Ryan , Sgt. Claybourne , Soames
Emma Veary
Sarah Kaluna , Lila Moala , Emma , Rose Tatupu , Singer
Gary Kau
Messenger , Officer Mifune , Yung Sen
Elsie Russell
Sarah May , Rodeo Cashier , Mrs. Nichols
Elizabeth Jackson
Astronette
Roland Nip
Leader - Toy Lis , Cloud
John Souza III
H.P.D. Officer
Barron Buchwach
Richmond's Son
Kathy Paulo
Cathie , Darlene , Mei Lu , Hawaiian Girl , Salesgirl
Carole Tru Foster
Katrina Bukowski
Barton McCollough
HPD Bomb Officer , Sgt. Yama , Officer Cartwright
Marrian Walters
Marte Schmidt
Karen Ahn
Announcer , Newscaster
Don Rockwell
Capt. Fitzsimmons , T.V. Interviewer , Richard Wallenbeck , Detective
Chuck Couch
Otis , First Guard , Man #1 , Stuntman , Keoki , Chauffeur
Lee Woodd
Second Guard , Dock Guard
Joseph Winzenreid
Instructor #2
Vernon Hayes
Cmdr. Polakoff
Landon Bloomer
Instructor #3
Kenneth Ploeger
Instructor #4
Roland Naauao
HPD Sgt. , H.P.D. Officer , Lt. Matusu
Geoffrey Thorpe
Little Boy
Don Pomes
Dr. Savio , Winnie Winston , Perka , HPD Officer , Sub-Operator , Chief Bishop
Mary Angela Shea
Helen Macy
Valerie Charles
Karma , Carolyn Thorpe
Rodney Philip Aiu
Kimo Napali , Anderson , Informant , Al Larkin , Jack Smith , Sailor , George Finn , Possum
Dan Taba
Guard #1 , Bank Manager , Bomb Expert , Professor Shimoto
Charles M.W. Chang
Charlie Kee
Terence Brady
1st Businessman , Sgt. Sperry , Sgt. Marlowe
Norman Wright
Barnes , Walter Bemsley , Hotel Manager
Wayne Ward
Cashier Darcy , Philip Duvenat , Stan Thomas
Keokeokalae Hughes
Nurse , Secretary , Mrs. Hameo , Maggie Parker , Edna Kalakaua
Harry Williams
Arnold Dixon , Sancho
Madolyn Longfield
Angel Face
Thomas L. Mui
Sandy Tashimoto
Reginold F.H. Ho
Reed , Tony , Jose Gomez , Cab Driver
Wayne Oxford
Clarence Firth , Husband , Dr. Abicoff , Dolby
Shinsho Jo
Priest , Buddhist Priest , Monk
Albert Harris
Bank President , Burroughs , Bowman , Executive
Michael Hasegawa
Lum , Locker Room Attendant , Yoshi
Haku Kahoano
Bobby Tamara Jr.
Charles McCollister
Ticket Seller
Haidee Inazu
Sulaine , Suzie
Johnny Walker
Pete Holloway , Otis , Phil
Patricia Herman
Dr. McBride , Nancy Warren , Jailor , Miss Hughes , Woman
Yankee Chang
Harold , Akino , Sam Chong , Po Ling
Earl Kingston
Monty Jarvis , Joey
Richard Vales
Trash Man , Dock Worker
John Allen
Harrison , Charlie Steadman , Pete Colby
Reri Tava Jobe
Ellie Jacobs , Secretary , Technician
Kinau Wilder
Screaming Tourist , Mrs. Evans
George M. Kennedy
Larry Fredericks , Commander Lokepa
Joe Moore
Stefan , TV News Announcer , Pete Shore , James Weaver , Howard Roman , Jed Rucker , Lt. Cmdr. Rizzo
Thomas Nishimura
Watch Supervisor , Cashier
Norman Perry
Hendrick , Corporal
Cathy Foy
Operator , Receptionist
William Valentine
Henry , Waiter , Bartender , Benny
Harry Chang
Stage Manager , Tom Kawala , Sunada , Manners , Kiamalu
Bernard Ching
Sgt. Wong , Officer Ichiro , Shiru , Post Office Clerk , Ross , Reed
Henry Niedzielski
Dr. Schumacher
Bill Larstead
1st Operator
Robert Gleason
2nd Operator
Herbert Kobayashi
Courier , Bank Manager , Dr. Matzo
Winston Char
Store Owner , Ed , Dentist , Medical Examiner , HPD Lab Technician , Lab Man , Coroner
Nicole Erickson
Penny Christie , Perky
Michael Morgan
Sammy Crane , Tony Balsani
Randy Ruff
Rich , Marty Watts
Michael H. Oshiro
Head Cashier
Sandy Shirai
Mrs. Wong , Market Checker
Robert L. Silva
H.P.D. Officer
John Hunt
Dr. Kent , Dutchman , Charles Underwood
Robert Silva
Officer , Prison Van Driver , HPD Officer
Meherunnissa Ramani
Secretary
Jim Simpson
Trooper Lehman , Larry Marsh
Paul Martin
Johnny Salomao , Jurgenson , Moki
Lee J. Lambert
Man #2 , Bible Jim
Jack Hisatake
Kimo , Disco Owner , Napali
James McInerny
Guard , Tourist
Bryan Da Silva
Hanolo Martin
Geoff Heise
Derek Franklin , Paul Evans
Gary Miyakawa
Officer White
Peter Kalua
Brian Liu , Santos
Ed Fernandez
HPD Sergeant , Joseph , Captain Matthews , P. Sandifer , Dr. Fairmont , Sam Limahelu
Krash Kealoha
Juror #2 , Dr. Lee
Francis Yoshida
Japanese Hood , Hoodlum
Fred Ball
Central Dispatcher , James Royce , Desk Clerk , Rogelio Villipeg , Fitzwilliam
Johann Strasser
Chadway , Speaker , Sec. Chief
C.K. Huang
Minoru Tahashi , Chinese Merchant , Store Owner
Colin De Silva
Rajah Sin , Omar , Lon Tho , Judge
Nelson Fair
Joe Morgan , Foreman , Capt. Covalt , Hutchins
Howard Kaohi
Cab Driver , Reverend Akea
Tin Hop Pang
Mr. Chen , Servant
Ross Borden
Jeremy , District Attorney
Lord James Blears
Arfie Loudermilk
Ehukai Teves
Mike , Rainbow
Marika Yamato
Helen , Liquor Store Manager
Electra Gailas
Ethel Spear , Emily Workman , Dr. Strauss
Bruce Atkinson
Dean Manning
Cliff Coleman
TV Announcer
Michael Mullins
David Kaluna
Thomas Leslie Jr.
Auctioneer
William H. Fiddler IV
Trooper #1 , John Turner
Bill Lacy
Chopper Pilot , Helicopter Pilot
Edward Larry Akau
The Kahuna , Kahuna
Yon Hoon Chung
Truck Driver
Murli H. Manghnani
Badar Vasanti , Sheik Ahmed
Bill Bigelow
Wriggins , Guthrie , Mr. Kirsten , Narrator , Salesman
Sherry Bush
Girl Waterskier
George Groves
Walter Napali , HPD Officer
Galen Kam
Lee Ting , Hotel Clerk
John FitzGibbon
Norman Pryce , District Attorney , Merkle
Rudolfo Aquino
Harrison , Frank Watanabe , Wanaka , Benjamin Wahili
Terence Knapp
Prof. Shipman , Dr. Lindquist
Daniel Cicogni
Guard #2 , HPD Officer , Sven
Steve Dulce
Medical Examiner
Don Jacobs
Professor Kempler
Cha Thompson
Mother , Mary Kawala
Heydon Cheigh
Restaurant Manager
Donald Carter
Commander Devons , Burton Briggs
Carleton Smith
Weaver , Phil McCorkendale
E. Kerrigan Prescott
Lucky
Madeline Hayashida
Band Leader
Christopher Law
Ted Morley
David P. O'Malley
Ellington Aide
Michel F. Martin
Pierre Soule
Elizabeth Smith
Auntie Ida , Landlady
Bill Verdier
Addison Bower
James Hutchison
Harry Polifax , Courier
James Severson
Police Artist
Don "Lance" Over
Judge Phillips , Atwood
Philip McMorrow
Blond Agent
Gillian Dobb
Gertrude Firth
Kalani Hoapili
Skipper Newton
Crew of Hawaii Five-O
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