Poncie Ponce nickname(s):
Poncie Ponce
Poncie Ponce date of birth:
April 10, 1933
How old was Poncie Ponce when died?
80
Where was Poncie Ponce born?
Maui, Hawaii
When did Poncie Ponce die?
July 19, 2013
What is Poncie Ponce nationality?
American
What is Poncie Ponce's occupation?
Live performer, Vocalist, Actor, Musician, Stand-Up Comedian, Impressionist
What instruments does Poncie Ponce play?
Ukulele, Trumpet, Bongos
Short Biography
Poncie Ponce (born Ponciano Hernandez; April 10, 1933 – July 19, 2013) was an American actor, musician and stand-up comedian. Born in Maui, Hawaii, he moved to Los Angeles, where from 1959–1963 he played the role of cab driver Kazuo Kim in the Warner Bros. detective series Hawaiian Eye, on the American Broadcasting Company television network. In 1961, Ponce was at the forefront of a growing national interest in martial arts when he opened a karate studio in North Hollywood.