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Acting
Paul Bates
Paul Bates is best known for Modern Family, Young Sheldon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lethal Weapon. Paul Bates was born on December 24, 1958. Paul Bates is 67 years old (born December 24, 1958).
- Born
- December 24, 1958 (67 years old)
- Place of birth
- New York, United States
Biography
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
Filmography
- 2022Circuit Breakers
- 2021Country ComfortPreacher
- 2018The ConnersOfficer Whitcomb
- 2017GirlbossKeith / Constable
- 2017Young SheldonLuis
- 2016SpeechlessOlder Cop
- 2016Lethal WeaponArt
- 2015The GrinderFOX Guard
- 2012Common LawBeat Cop
- 2009Modern FamilyThomas
- 2009FlashForwardPhil
- 2009The MiddleTow Truck Guy
- 2005Numb3rsMorgue Attendant
- 2002Max & RubyDad
- 1998BeckerMr. Garland
- 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerCrazie
- 1995The Single GuyFish
- 1995The Wayans Bros.The Customer
- 1995Charlie GraceLittle Milton
- 1994EllenKenny Burke
- 1992MartinChigbo
- 1990Law & OrderRon Bergin
- 1990WingsLester
- 1986Kay O'Brien
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Paul Bates been in?
Paul Bates is best known for Modern Family, Young Sheldon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lethal Weapon.
When was Paul Bates born?
Paul Bates was born on December 24, 1958. (New York, United States)
How old is Paul Bates?
Paul Bates is 67 years old (born December 24, 1958).
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·