HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Phil Arnone, one of Hawaii's most prolific Hawaii television producers and directors has died Sunday morning, his family confirmed. He played an important role on the CBS television show "The Jeffersons", appeared on the John Davidson Show, the Mike Douglas Show, followed by a twenty-minute profile of Andy on Hollywood's highest rated television magazine, KABC's Eyewitness L.A. On April 28, 1981, Andy set a precedence in Waikiki entertainment. Nationally, he was featured on Raven and has had roles on North Shore and Baywatch among others. information about by Hawaii's favorite local comedians. Photo Gallery, Hawaii Islands A supporting actor in many television series filmed in Hawaii, Bumatai often played a local character. The 62-year-old says the cancer is at. He was 86. Maui One night, starting at one end of Waikiki's main drag of entertainment, Andy worked his way to the other end facing rejection after rejection. [2] His brother was actor Ray Bumatai, who died on October 2, 2005.