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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 65 years old
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Poster of The Survivor
The Survivor
Paul Bates was
63 in The Survivor
as 'Louis Barclay'.
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'.
Sun, Dec 12 2021
Poster of Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
Paul Bates was
62 in Coming 2 America
as 'Oha'.
Thu, Mar 04 2021
Poster of Bad Teacher
Bad Teacher
Paul Bates was
52 in Bad Teacher
as 'School Superintendent'.
Mon, May 16 2011
Poster of Hesher
Hesher
Paul Bates was
51 in Hesher
as 'Mr. Elsberry'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 21 2007
Poster of 8 Mile
8 Mile
Paul Bates was
43 in 8 Mile
as 'Manny'.
Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of Breathing Hard
Breathing Hard
Paul Bates was
42 in Breathing Hard
as 'Ozzie'.
Sun, May 13 2001
Poster of Instinct
Instinct
Paul Bates was
40 in Instinct
as 'Bluto'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Paper Dragons
Paper Dragons
Paul Bates was
37 in Paper Dragons
as 'Sammy'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Showgirls
Showgirls
Paul Bates was
36 in Showgirls
as 'Cheetah Bouncer'.
Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of Mr. Wonderful
Mr. Wonderful
Paul Bates was
34 in Mr. Wonderful
as 'Marlon'.
Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of True Romance
True Romance
Paul Bates was
34 in True Romance
as 'Marty'.
Thu, Sep 09 1993
Poster of The Pickle
The Pickle
Paul Bates was
34 in The Pickle
as 'Kareem'.
Fri, Apr 30 1993
Poster of Jennifer Eight
Jennifer Eight
Paul Bates was
33 in Jennifer Eight
as 'Venables'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 21 1990
Poster of Crazy People
Crazy People
Paul Bates was
31 in Crazy People
as 'Robles'.
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
Paul Bates was
29 in Coming to America
as 'Oha'.
Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit
Paul Bates was
28 in Hot Pursuit
as 'Cleon'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Dec 19 1985
Poster of Exterminator 2
Exterminator 2
Paul Bates was
25 in Exterminator 2
as 'Guy #2'.
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of Somewhere, Tomorrow
Somewhere, Tomorrow
Paul Bates was
24 in Somewhere, Tomorrow
as 'Paul Bart'.
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
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 2022
Poster of Country Comfort
Country Comfort
Paul Bates was
62+ in Country Comfort
as 'Preacher'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 19 2021
Poster of The Conners
The Conners
Paul Bates was
59+ in The Conners
as 'Officer Whitcomb'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Paul Bates was
58+ in Young Sheldon
as 'Luis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Girlboss
Girlboss
Paul Bates was
58+ in Girlboss
as 'Keith / Constable'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Paul Bates was
57+ in Lethal Weapon
as 'Art'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Speechless
Speechless
Paul Bates was
57+ in Speechless
as 'Older Cop'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of The Middle
The Middle
Paul Bates was
50+ in The Middle
as 'Tow Truck Guy'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Paul Bates was
50+ in FlashForward
as 'Phil'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Paul Bates was
50+ in Modern Family
as 'Thomas'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
Paul Bates was
46+ in Numb3rs
as 'Morgue Attendant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Becker
Becker
Paul Bates was
39+ in Becker
as 'Mr. Garland'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Charlie Grace
Charlie Grace
Paul Bates was
36+ in Charlie Grace
as 'Little Milton'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Paul Bates was
35+ in Ellen
as 'Kenny Burke'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Martin
Martin
Paul Bates was
33+ in Martin
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Paul Bates was
31+ in Law & Order
as 'Ron Bergin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Wings
Wings
Paul Bates was
31+ in Wings
as 'Lester'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Kay O'Brien
Kay O'Brien
Paul Bates was
27+ in Kay O'Brien
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1986