Andy Bumatai "Prince of Local Stand-Up"
Andy Jackson Bumatai, December 24, 1953 born in Germany, who is a Hawaii Legend in the evolution of local humor and entertainment along the greats like Frank De Lima and Rap Reiplinger. He is Hawaii raised, comedian, actor, and storyteller who is known for his sharp observations and deep connection to "local style" life. Service: In Germany, Andy's Father was in the service and his Mother was a warbride and came over to become a naturalized citizen. A warbride at that time was a women who married military personnel from other countries, so in this case it was a german lady marrying a filipino Hawaiian man in the US Military. The family moved from California- San Francisco, then Washington - Seattle, before moving to Hawaii - Kalihi and then ultimately home would be Waianae. California: In San Francisco, Andy's Mother was really into 1950's-1960's mainland comedy and she liked: Dick Gregory and his socially aware humor in American Politics, Lenny Bruce who...