Howard Dicus reports. Bumatai'scomedian braddahs are rallying behind him. In 1992, Andy Bumatai was cast as "Big Kahuna" in the CBS series Raven, and later, in 1995, had a supporting role in the TV series Marker. Those buggahs can scrap, he said. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Phil Arnone, one of Hawaii's most prolific Hawaii television producers and directors has died Sunday morning, his family confirmed. "For me, the acid test and I always tell this to people, if you can't tell like a Samoan joke in front of a roomful of Samoans, you can't tell the joke," Bumatai told The Conversation. - Andy Bumatai (replace Rap Replinger), - His sudden death came as a surprise to his wife. A three minute "live from Kojack's" TV spot on Ron Jacob's "Pictures in Paradise", and his first record album "Andy Bumatai - Hawaii's First Stand-Up Comic" were responsible for his "discovery" and long lines at Kojack's doors. Later on, he decided to become a stand-up comedian as there was a shortage of them in Hawaii.[2]. "Take something that's so negative and bring some light to it and fill it with some life. A naturally funny and versatile performer, Andy's relaxed style, quick wit, stage presence and charm has made him Hawaii's Don Ho of comedy and the hottest star of the decade. It also doubles as an introductory crash course to some of its most popular words and phrases. Successful people take the one extra step consistently that unsuccessful people never even think of. [1] Early life [ edit] Bumatai was born in Germany to a German mother and an American military father. A naturally funny and versatile performer, Andy's relaxed style, quick wit, stage presence and charm has made him Hawaii's Don Ho of comedy and the hottest star of the decade. customizable off canvas area. He dropped out of high school in the 11th grade and started working odd jobs, from a dishwasher to a surfboard polisher. He soon learned to surf, play saxophone and flute, and was voted the class clown in Intermediate School. Things to Do Obituary in the Honolulu Star Bulletin Newspaper, Comedy Hawaii Dot Com "Comedians" Article, Honolulu Magazine "Funniest People in Hawaii" Article, Wikipedia "Comedians DFrom Hawaii" Category. YEAR OF BIRTH: 1949 There is only one Hawaiian, Filipino, French, German comedian in the entire world and he is Hawaii's first stand-up comic: Andy Bumatai.