Movies (Acting Roles)

The Survivor
Paul Bates was 63 in The Survivor as 'Louis Barclay'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 2022

Coming 2 America
Paul Bates was 62 in Coming 2 America as 'Oha'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2021

Bad Teacher
Paul Bates was 52 in Bad Teacher as 'School Superintendent'.Movie Released: Mon, May 16 2011

Hesher
Paul Bates was 51 in Hesher as 'Mr. Elsberry'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 2010

8 Mile
Paul Bates was 43 in 8 Mile as 'Manny'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2002

Breathing Hard
Paul Bates was 42 in Breathing Hard as 'Ozzie'.Movie Released: Sun, May 13 2001

Instinct
Paul Bates was 40 in Instinct as 'Bluto'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1999

March in Windy City
Paul Bates was 39 in March in Windy City as 'Det Joe Riggs'.Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1998

The Preacher's Wife
Paul Bates was 37 in The Preacher's Wife as 'Saul Jeffreys'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996

Soul of the Game
Paul Bates was 37 in Soul of the Game as 'Orderly #1'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1996

Paper Dragons
Paul Bates was 37 in Paper Dragons as 'Sammy'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996

Showgirls
Paul Bates was 36 in Showgirls as 'Cheetah Bouncer'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1995

Mr. Wonderful
Paul Bates was 34 in Mr. Wonderful as 'Marlon'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993

True Romance
Paul Bates was 34 in True Romance as 'Marty'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1993

The Pickle
Paul Bates was 34 in The Pickle as 'Kareem'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1993

Jennifer Eight
Paul Bates was 33 in Jennifer Eight as 'Venables'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1992

Crazy People
Paul Bates was 31 in Crazy People as 'Robles'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1990

Coming to America
Paul Bates was 29 in Coming to America as 'Oha'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1988

Hot Pursuit
Paul Bates was 28 in Hot Pursuit as 'Cleon'.Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1987

Hannah and Her Sisters
Paul Bates was 27 in Hannah and Her Sisters as 'Theater Manager'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1986

Exterminator 2
Paul Bates was 25 in Exterminator 2 as 'Guy #2'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1984

Somewhere, Tomorrow
Paul Bates was 24 in Somewhere, Tomorrow as 'Paul Bart'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
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 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 2022

Country Comfort
Paul Bates was 62+ in Country Comfort as 'Preacher'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 19 2021

The Conners
Paul Bates was 59+ in The Conners as 'Officer Whitcomb'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018

Young Sheldon
Paul Bates was 58+ in Young Sheldon as 'Luis'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017

Girlboss
Paul Bates was 58+ in Girlboss as 'Keith / Constable'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017

Lethal Weapon
Paul Bates was 57+ in Lethal Weapon as 'Art'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016

Speechless
Paul Bates was 57+ in Speechless as 'Older Cop'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016

The Grinder
Paul Bates was 56+ in The Grinder as 'FOX Guard'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2015

The Middle
Paul Bates was 50+ in The Middle as 'Tow Truck Guy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009

FlashForward
Paul Bates was 50+ in FlashForward as 'Phil'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009

Modern Family
Paul Bates was 50+ in Modern Family as 'Thomas'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009

Numb3rs
Paul Bates was 46+ in Numb3rs as 'Morgue Attendant'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005

Becker
Paul Bates was 39+ in Becker as 'Mr. Garland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998

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

The Single Guy
Paul Bates was 36+ in The Single Guy as 'Fish'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995

Charlie Grace
Paul Bates was 36+ in Charlie Grace as 'Little Milton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1995

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

Ellen
Paul Bates was 35+ in Ellen as 'Kenny Burke'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994

Martin
Paul Bates was 33+ in Martin TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992

Law & Order
Paul Bates was 31+ in Law & Order as 'Ron Bergin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990

Wings
Paul Bates was 31+ in Wings as 'Lester'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990

Kay O'Brien
Paul Bates was 27+ in Kay O'Brien TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1986