Paul Bates
Acting
Born 1958-12-24 · New York, United States
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
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence
Feb 20, 2026
The Survivor
Apr 7, 2022
Life Ain't Like the Movies
Dec 12, 2021
Coming 2 America
Mar 4, 2021
Bad Teacher
May 16, 2011
Hesher
Jan 22, 2010
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Dec 21, 2007
8 Mile
Nov 8, 2002
Breathing Hard
May 13, 2001
Instinct
Jun 4, 1999
The Preacher's Wife
Dec 13, 1996
Soul of the Game
Apr 20, 1996
Paper Dragons
Jan 1, 1996
Showgirls
Sep 22, 1995
Mr. Wonderful
Oct 15, 1993
True Romance
Sep 9, 1993
The Pickle
Apr 30, 1993
Jennifer Eight
Nov 6, 1992
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Aug 21, 1992
The Super
Oct 4, 1991
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Dec 21, 1990
Crazy People
Apr 13, 1990
Coming to America
Jun 29, 1988
Hot Pursuit
May 8, 1987
Hannah and Her Sisters
Feb 7, 1986
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dec 19, 1985
Exterminator 2
Sep 14, 1984
Somewhere, Tomorrow
Jan 1, 1983