Andy Bumatai began his career opening for popular Hawaiian comedian Frank DeLima and soon found himself replacing the late Rap Raplinger in Booga Booga, Hawaii's seminal sketch comedy group. He went on to perform stand up comedy extensively on the mainland and in Hawaii.

Bumatai's film credits include Whoopie Boys, Man Called Sarge and Aloha Summer.

He recorded a number of comedy albums. His first won a Hoku award for "Most Promising Artist" and he went on to win three more for "Best Comedy Performance."

Bumatai also created a number of TV specials for Hawaii's KGMB-TV, notably School Daze and All in the Ohana.