Andy Bumatai

Andy Bumatai is a legend of comedy and television entertaining audiences for over 40 years across the U.S. with his unique brand of Hawaiʻi-Style comedy.

Andy started his career in the ’70s as Hawaiʻi’s first stand-up comic. Heʻs won four of Hawaiʻi’s coveted Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards: Most Promising New Artist and three separate times for Best Comedy Album. He’s starred in many local Hawaiʻi television programs, including the classics High School Daze and All In The Ohana. His film and television credits include several national TV series and comedy specials. Over the years, Andy’s headlined many comedy clubs across the country and opened for such iconic entertainers as Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Kool & the Gang and Lionel Richie.

Andy continues to produce media that celebrates Local island culture, diversity and the Hawaiian Pidgin language. He regularly spreads laughter with his popular show The Daily Pidgin Podcast, Live streaming weekdays on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch.