Misc.: Kato Kaelin

Brian "Kato" Kaelin became familiar to all of America in 1994 during the celebrated O.J. Simpson murder case and trial.

The nickname Kato came from his youthful enthusiasm for the comic book and TV character The Green Hornet and the Hornet's sidekick, Kato.

Before the Simpson affair, Kaelin had married, had a child and divorced. He lived in the Los Angeles area and found small parts in a variety of movies and TV shows.

At the time of the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman, Kato was living in a guesthouse in the Simpson compound. He was on the grounds the night of the murders and gave evidence to police.

Kaelin, who was born in Milwaukee, had become the very picture of the California surfer dude, complete with appropriate long hairstyle and excellent tan.

Since the famous trial, Kaelin has had his own a.m. radio show in Los Angeles and has worked for National Lampoon. He even has had his own fan club.