Keala Kennelly, 1978
Actors · August 13, 1978
Keala Kennelly
★ HOW OLD IS KEALA KENNELLY?
Keala Kennelly is 47 years old, born August 13, 1978 in United States · Leo.
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About
Keala Kennelly spent a decade as a top-ranked professional surfer before pivoting to acting and music in the late 2000s. Born in Kauaʻi, Hawaii in 1978, she secured a recurring role in the 2007 HBO series John from Cincinnati as a surfer. She continues to DJ and compete in big wave surfing. A Leo, Kennelly balances multiple creative pursuits across the water and screen.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Keala Kennelly is a professional surfer, actress, and DJ from Kauaʻi, Hawaii. Born August 13, 1978, she spent roughly a decade ranked in the top 10 on the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT) before stepping back from competitive ranking in 2007. That transition marked a shift toward acting and music; she landed a recurring role as a surfer in John from Cincinnati, an HBO series that aired in 2007. Rather than abandon the water entirely, Kennelly has maintained both careers—continuing to DJ and compete as a big wave surfer. As an actor, she brings lived expertise in surfing to her screen work. Her Leo sun (born August 13) aligns with her life-path number 1, suggesting a pioneering spirit across distinct disciplines. Kennelly's dual commitment to professional surfing and entertainment reflects a rare crossover; few athletes transition into acting while sustaining elite competition in their original sport.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Kennelly grew up in Kauaʻi, Hawaii, where surfing was accessible and formative. She developed into a professional surfer early enough to rank in the ASP World Championship Tour's top 10 for approximately a decade before 2007. Limited biographical detail exists about her childhood or pre-competitive years.
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Trivia
- Kennelly appeared in John from Cincinnati, an HBO drama series in 2007, playing a surfer character—a role that drew on her real expertise.
- She maintained her ASP World Championship Tour ranking for roughly ten years before voluntarily stepping back to pursue acting and music.
- As a big wave surfer, Kennelly continues to compete in one of surfing's most dangerous disciplines while juggling acting and DJ work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Keala Kennelly tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Keala Kennelly?
- Keala Kennelly is 47 years old (born August 13, 1978).
- When is Keala Kennelly's birthday?
- Keala Kennelly was born on August 13, 1978.
- What is Keala Kennelly's zodiac sign?
- Keala Kennelly is a Leo, born August 13, 1978.
- What is Keala Kennelly's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Keala Kennelly was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Keala Kennelly from?
- Keala Kennelly is from United States.
- What does Keala Kennelly do?
- Keala Kennelly is a actor.
- Is Keala Kennelly still alive?
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