Paul Bates
Paul Bates is an American actor. He has played minor roles in True Romance, The Preacher's Wife, Mr. Wonderful, 8 Mile, The Wayans Bros, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Bad Teacher. He is known for playing Oha in the 1988 film Coming to America starring Eddie Murphy.
Filmography (53 titles)
MovieAttack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence
2026
5.5ShowCircuit Breakers
2022
6.8MovieThe Survivor
Louis Barclay · 2022
MovieLife Ain't Like the Movies
Pops · 2021
7.3ShowCountry Comfort
Preacher · 2021
6.3MovieComing 2 America
Oha · 2021
7.0ShowThe Conners
Officer Whitcomb · 2018
8.0ShowYoung Sheldon
Luis · 2017
6.6ShowGirlboss
Keith / Constable · 2017
6.9ShowSpeechless
Older Cop · 2016
7.3ShowLethal Weapon
Art · 2016
6.7ShowThe Grinder
FOX Guard · 2015
6.8ShowCommon Law
Beat Cop · 2012
5.6MovieBad Teacher
School Superintendent · 2011
6.8MovieHesher
Mr. Elsberry · 2010
7.6ShowThe Middle
Tow Truck Guy · 2009
7.0ShowFlashForward
Phil · 2009
7.9ShowModern Family
Thomas · 2009
6.6MovieWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Nightclub Manager · 2007
7.0ShowNumb3rs
Morgue Attendant · 2005
7.1Movie8 Mile
Manny · 2002
6.5ShowMax & Ruby
Dad · 2002
8.0MovieBreathing Hard
Ozzie · 2001
6.5MovieInstinct
Bluto · 1999
7.2ShowBecker
Mr. Garland · 1998
March in Windy City
Det Joe Riggs · 1998
8.1ShowBuffy the Vampire Slayer
Crazie · 1997
5.8MovieThe Preacher's Wife
Saul Jeffreys · 1996
4.9MovieSoul of the Game
Orderly #1 · 1996
2.7MoviePaper Dragons
Sammy · 1996