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Paul Bates

Bio: Paul Bates is an American actor. He has played minor roles in True Romance, The Preacher's Wife, Mr
Born: Wed, Dec 24 1958
Birthplace: New York, United States
Paul Bates is 66 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Survivor
The Survivor
Paul Bates was 63 in The Survivor as 'Louis Barclay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 2022
Poster of Life Ain't Like the Movies
Life Ain't Like the Movies
Paul Bates was 62 in Life Ain't Like the Movies as 'Pops'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 2021
Poster of Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
Paul Bates was 62 in Coming 2 America as 'Oha'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2021
Poster of Bad Teacher
Bad Teacher
Paul Bates was 52 in Bad Teacher as 'School Superintendent'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 2011
Poster of Hesher
Hesher
Paul Bates was 51 in Hesher as 'Mr. Elsberry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 2010
Poster of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Paul Bates was 48 in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story as 'Nightclub Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2007
Poster of 8 Mile
8 Mile
Paul Bates was 43 in 8 Mile as 'Manny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of Breathing Hard
Breathing Hard
Paul Bates was 42 in Breathing Hard as 'Ozzie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 2001
Poster of Instinct
Instinct
Paul Bates was 40 in Instinct as 'Bluto'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1999
Poster of March in Windy City
March in Windy City
Paul Bates was 39 in March in Windy City as 'Det Joe Riggs'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1998
Poster of The Preacher's Wife
The Preacher's Wife
Paul Bates was 37 in The Preacher's Wife as 'Saul Jeffreys'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Soul of the Game
Soul of the Game
Paul Bates was 37 in Soul of the Game as 'Orderly #1'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Paper Dragons
Paper Dragons
Paul Bates was 37 in Paper Dragons as 'Sammy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Showgirls
Showgirls
Paul Bates was 36 in Showgirls as 'Cheetah Bouncer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of Mr. Wonderful
Mr. Wonderful
Paul Bates was 34 in Mr. Wonderful as 'Marlon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of True Romance
True Romance
Paul Bates was 34 in True Romance as 'Marty'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1993
Poster of The Pickle
The Pickle
Paul Bates was 34 in The Pickle as 'Kareem'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1993
Poster of Jennifer Eight
Jennifer Eight
Paul Bates was 33 in Jennifer Eight as 'Venables'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1992
Poster of The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Paul Bates was 33 in The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag as 'Officer Finney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of The Bonfire of the Vanities
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Paul Bates was 31 in The Bonfire of the Vanities as 'Buck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1990
Poster of Crazy People
Crazy People
Paul Bates was 31 in Crazy People as 'Robles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
Paul Bates was 29 in Coming to America as 'Oha'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit
Paul Bates was 28 in Hot Pursuit as 'Cleon'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1987
Poster of Hannah and Her Sisters
Hannah and Her Sisters
Paul Bates was 27 in Hannah and Her Sisters as 'Theater Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1986
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Paul Bates was 26 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Flute'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1985
Poster of Exterminator 2
Exterminator 2
Paul Bates was 25 in Exterminator 2 as 'Guy #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of Somewhere, Tomorrow
Somewhere, Tomorrow
Paul Bates was 24 in Somewhere, Tomorrow as 'Paul Bart'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breakers
Paul Bates was 63+ in Circuit Breakers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 2022
Poster of Country Comfort
Country Comfort
Paul Bates was 62+ in Country Comfort as 'Preacher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 19 2021
Poster of The Conners
The Conners
Paul Bates was 59+ in The Conners as 'Officer Whitcomb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Paul Bates was 58+ in Young Sheldon as 'Luis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Girlboss
Girlboss
Paul Bates was 58+ in Girlboss as 'Keith / Constable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Paul Bates was 57+ in Lethal Weapon as 'Art'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Speechless
Speechless
Paul Bates was 57+ in Speechless as 'Older Cop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of The Grinder
The Grinder
Paul Bates was 56+ in The Grinder as 'FOX Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2015
Poster of The Middle
The Middle
Paul Bates was 50+ in The Middle as 'Tow Truck Guy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Paul Bates was 50+ in FlashForward as 'Phil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Paul Bates was 50+ in Modern Family as 'Thomas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
Paul Bates was 46+ in Numb3rs as 'Morgue Attendant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Becker
Becker
Paul Bates was 39+ in Becker as 'Mr. Garland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Paul Bates was 38+ in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as 'Crazie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1997
Poster of The Single Guy
The Single Guy
Paul Bates was 36+ in The Single Guy as 'Fish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Charlie Grace
Charlie Grace
Paul Bates was 36+ in Charlie Grace as 'Little Milton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Paul Bates was 36+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'The Customer, Burl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Paul Bates was 35+ in Ellen as 'Kenny Burke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Martin
Martin
Paul Bates was 33+ in Martin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Paul Bates was 31+ in Law & Order as 'Ron Bergin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Wings
Wings
Paul Bates was 31+ in Wings as 'Lester'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Kay O'Brien
Kay O'Brien
Paul Bates was 27+ in Kay O'Brien
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1986