Movies (Acting Roles)
The Survivor
Paul Bates was
63 in The Survivor
as 'Louis Barclay'.
Thu, Apr 07 2022
Bad Teacher
Paul Bates was
52 in Bad Teacher
as 'School Superintendent'.
Mon, May 16 2011
Hesher
Paul Bates was
51 in Hesher
as 'Mr. Elsberry'.
Fri, Jan 22 2010
8 Mile
Paul Bates was
43 in 8 Mile
as 'Manny'.
Fri, Nov 08 2002
Breathing Hard
Paul Bates was
42 in Breathing Hard
as 'Ozzie'.
Sun, May 13 2001
Instinct
Paul Bates was
40 in Instinct
as 'Bluto'.
Fri, Jun 04 1999
March in Windy City
Paul Bates was
39 in March in Windy City
as 'Det Joe Riggs'.
Sun, May 03 1998
The Preacher's Wife
Paul Bates was
37 in The Preacher's Wife
as 'Saul Jeffreys'.
Fri, Dec 13 1996
Soul of the Game
Paul Bates was
37 in Soul of the Game
as 'Orderly #1'.
Sat, Apr 20 1996
Paper Dragons
Paul Bates was
37 in Paper Dragons
as 'Sammy'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Showgirls
Paul Bates was
36 in Showgirls
as 'Cheetah Bouncer'.
Fri, Sep 22 1995
Mr. Wonderful
Paul Bates was
34 in Mr. Wonderful
as 'Marlon'.
Fri, Oct 15 1993
True Romance
Paul Bates was
34 in True Romance
as 'Marty'.
Thu, Sep 09 1993
The Pickle
Paul Bates was
34 in The Pickle
as 'Kareem'.
Fri, Apr 30 1993
Jennifer Eight
Paul Bates was
33 in Jennifer Eight
as 'Venables'.
Fri, Nov 06 1992
Crazy People
Paul Bates was
31 in Crazy People
as 'Robles'.
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Hot Pursuit
Paul Bates was
28 in Hot Pursuit
as 'Cleon'.
Fri, May 08 1987
Exterminator 2
Paul Bates was
25 in Exterminator 2
as 'Guy #2'.
Fri, Sep 14 1984
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Circuit Breakers
Paul Bates was
63+ in Circuit Breakers
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 2022
Country Comfort
Paul Bates was
62+ in Country Comfort
as 'Preacher'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 19 2021
The Conners
Paul Bates was
59+ in The Conners
as 'Officer Whitcomb'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Young Sheldon
Paul Bates was
58+ in Young Sheldon
as 'Luis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Girlboss
Paul Bates was
58+ in Girlboss
as 'Keith / Constable'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Lethal Weapon
Paul Bates was
57+ in Lethal Weapon
as 'Art'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Speechless
Paul Bates was
57+ in Speechless
as 'Older Cop'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
The Grinder
Paul Bates was
56+ in The Grinder
as 'FOX Guard'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2015
The Middle
Paul Bates was
50+ in The Middle
as 'Tow Truck Guy'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009
FlashForward
Paul Bates was
50+ in FlashForward
as 'Phil'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Modern Family
Paul Bates was
50+ in Modern Family
as 'Thomas'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Numb3rs
Paul Bates was
46+ in Numb3rs
as 'Morgue Attendant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Becker
Paul Bates was
39+ in Becker
as 'Mr. Garland'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
The Single Guy
Paul Bates was
36+ in The Single Guy
as 'Fish'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Charlie Grace
Paul Bates was
36+ in Charlie Grace
as 'Little Milton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1995
The Wayans Bros.
Paul Bates was
36+ in The Wayans Bros.
as 'The Customer, Burl'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Ellen
Paul Bates was
35+ in Ellen
as 'Kenny Burke'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Martin
Paul Bates was
33+ in Martin
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Law & Order
Paul Bates was
31+ in Law & Order
as 'Ron Bergin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Wings
Paul Bates was
31+ in Wings
as 'Lester'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Kay O'Brien
Paul Bates was
27+ in Kay O'Brien
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1986
