Trivia

Enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954 and trained as a fighter pilot; he never saw action.

Father of singer Hoku and Don Ho Jr..

He is of Hawaiian, Chinese, Dutch, Portugese and German heritage.

Served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1960, leaving due to his mother's illness.

Recognized by Maxim magazine as one of the "50 coolest guys ever".

Gave Glen Campbell the song "Galveston".

Father of ten children: Donnie Jr., Donalei, Dondi, Dori, Dwight Ho, Kea and Kealii Ho, Hoku Clements and Kaimana Farris. Daughter Dayna Ho Henry died May 11, 2007 just weeks after her father.

Frequently performed with his daughter, fellow singer Hoku (full birth name: Hoku Christianne Swallie-Choy, after her mother Patricia Swallie-Choy).

1953 graduate of the University of Hawaii, earning a Bachelor's degree in Sociology.

He was a lounge singer at Duke's in Waikiki.

Father-in-law of Jeremy Clements.

Born in Kakaako, but he grew up in Kaneohe on Oahu.

Had a pacemaker implanted in 2005.

Great Uncle of Kai Nuuhiwa, who is a stunt man.

Received a stem cell treatment, in Thailand, to strengthen his heart [December 6, 2005].