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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1958-12-24 · New York, United States
Known for
- 8 Mile (2002) — Manny
- Bad Teacher (2011) — School Superintendent
- Coming to America (1988) — Oha
- Modern Family (2009) — Thomas
- True Romance (1993) — Marty
- Young Sheldon (2017) — Luis
- Coming 2 America (2021) — Oha
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) — Crazie
- Showgirls (1995) — Cheetah Bouncer
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — Theater Manager
- Lethal Weapon (2016) — Art
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) — Nightclub Manager
- The Middle (2009) — Tow Truck Guy
- Hesher (2010) — Mr. Elsberry
- Law & Order (1990) — Ron Bergin
- Instinct (1999) — Bluto