Paul Bates
Biography
Paul Bates is an American actor born in New York, United States. He is known for playing Oha in the 1988 film Coming to America starring Eddie Murphy. Bates has appeared in various films and television shows, including True Romance, The Preacher's Wife, Mr. Wonderful, 8 Mile, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and Bad Teacher. His acting credits include 53 known roles. Bates is a male actor who was born on December 24, 1958. He is also known by the name پل بیتس.
Career overview
Paul Bates is an American actor known for his work in various films and television shows. He has appeared in a number of notable movies, including True Romance, The Preacher's Wife, Mr. Wonderful, 8 Mile, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and Bad Teacher. Bates has also made appearances on the television show The Wayans Bros.
One of Bates' most notable roles is that of Oha in the 1988 film Coming to America, which starred Eddie Murphy. This film is a significant part of Bates' acting career, showcasing his ability to play a wide range of characters.
Throughout his career, Paul Bates has accumulated a large number of acting credits, with over 50 known roles to his name. His extensive experience in the entertainment industry has allowed him to work with a variety of actors and directors, further expanding his range as an actor.
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- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (2026)
- The Survivor (2022) as Louis Barclay
- Circuit Breakers (2022)
- Coming 2 America (2021) as Oha
- Country Comfort (2021) as Preacher
- Life Ain't Like the Movies (2021) as Pops
- The Conners (2018) as Officer Whitcomb
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Luis
- Girlboss (2017) as Keith / Constable
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Art
- Speechless (2016) as Older Cop
- The Grinder (2015) as FOX Guard
- Common Law (2012) as Beat Cop
- Bad Teacher (2011) as School Superintendent
- Hesher (2010) as Mr. Elsberry
- Modern Family (2009) as Thomas
- The Middle (2009) as Tow Truck Guy
- FlashForward (2009) as Phil
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as Nightclub Manager
- Numb3rs (2005) as Morgue Attendant
- Max & Ruby (2002) as Dad
- 8 Mile (2002) as Manny
- Breathing Hard (2001) as Ozzie
- Instinct (1999) as Bluto
- Becker (1998) as Mr. Garland
- March in Windy City (1998) as Det Joe Riggs
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Crazie
- The Preacher's Wife (1996) as Saul Jeffreys
- Soul of the Game (1996) as Orderly #1
- Paper Dragons (1996) as Sammy
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as The Customer
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Burl
- Showgirls (1995) as Cheetah Bouncer
- The Single Guy (1995) as Fish
- Charlie Grace (1995) as Little Milton
- Ellen (1994) as Kenny Burke
- True Romance (1993) as Marty
- Mr. Wonderful (1993) as Marlon
- The Pickle (1993) as Kareem
- Martin (1992) as Chigbo
- Jennifer Eight (1992) as Venables
- The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992) as Officer Finney
- The Super (1991) as Storekeeper
- Law & Order (1990) as Ron Bergin
- Wings (1990) as Lester
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) as Buck
- Crazy People (1990) as Robles
- Coming to America (1988) as Oha
- Hot Pursuit (1987) as Cleon
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) as Theater Manager
- Kay O'Brien (1986)
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1985) as Flute
- Exterminator 2 (1984) as Guy #2
- Somewhere, Tomorrow (1983) as Paul Bart