Al Kikume was an American actor who is best known for The Mad Doctor of Market Street, Mandrake, the Magician, and The Hurricane. He was born Elmer Kikume Gozier on October 9, 1894, in Kaimuki District, Honolulu, Hawaii, and passed away on March 27, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Al Kikume was married to Virgil Smith, but their marriage ended with her death in 1925. He was the father of actor Bernie Gozier and had grandchildren named Juan Andrew Gozier and Linda Josephine Gozier. Al was involved in the entertainment industry for several decades, establishing himself as a character actor in numerous films.
Death and Legacy
Al Kikume died from a heart ailment on March 27, 1972, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to the film industry, especially in the genres of adventure and drama, have left a mark, and he is remembered for his various roles across multiple films. His legacy continues through his family, particularly his son, Bernie Gozier.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Mad Doctor of Market Street | 1942-02-27 | Kalo |
| Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla | 1952-09-04 | Chief Rakos |
| The Hurricane | 1937-11-09 | Chief Mehevi |
| Typhoon | 1940-05-16 | Cook |
| Mandrake the Magician | 1939-05-06 | Lothar |
| Air Devils | 1938-05-13 | Don Kahano |
| Ebb Tide | 1937-11-17 | Native Policeman |
| Sutter’s Gold | 1936-03-01 | Hawaiian |
| Mr. Moto in Danger Island | 1939-04-07 | Sergeant holding McGurk at the Garage |
| Charlie Chan in Reno | 1939-06-16 | Honolulu Policeman (uncredited) |
| Charlie Chan at Treasure Island | 1939-08-31 | Waiter at Hawaiian Village |
| South of Pago Pago | 1940-07-19 | High Priest |
| Wings Over Honolulu | 1937-05-16 | Hawaiian |
| International Settlement | 1938-02-04 | Singh – Doorman |
| High Tension | 1936-07-10 | Hawaiian |
| Blue, White, and Perfect | 1942-01-06 | Honolulu Cop (uncredited) |
| Kit Carson | 1940-08-30 | Indian Chief |
| Mara Maru | 1952-04-23 | Native Man in Island Bar (uncredited) |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 1956-10-17 | Extra (uncredited) |
| Wake of the Red Witch | 1948-12-30 | Desaix’s Native Servant |
| Down to Their Last Yacht | 1934-08-31 | Native Messenger (uncredited) |
| Green Dolphin Street | 1947-01-15 | A Maori |
| Mandrake the Magician | 1940-01-01 | Lothar, Mandrake’s Assistant |
| She Gets Her Man | 1945-01-12 | Joe, in Play |
| Jungle Girl | 1941-06-21 | Chief Lutembi [Chs. 1, 4-6] |
| Perils of Pauline | 1933-11-05 | Bashan’s Attendant |
| White Savage | 1943-04-23 | Guard |
| Mr. Moto Takes a Chance | 1938-06-11 | |
| On the Isle of Samoa | 1950-08-03 | Chief Tihoti |
| Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise | 1940-05-02 | Cop Extra in Chan’s Office |
| From Hell It Came | 1957-08-25 | Native (uncredited) |
| Sailor Beware | 1952-02-08 | Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| The Tuttles of Tahiti | 1942-05-01 | Postman (uncredited) |
| Daughter of the Jungle | 1949-02-08 | Native |
| Fair Wind to Java | 1953-01-28 | Guard |
| South of Tahiti | 1941-10-17 | Policeman |
| Adventures of Superman | 1952-09-19 | Native Chief |