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Paul Bates is an American actor born in 1958. He has appeared in movies such as True Romance, Coming to America and 8 Mile, and TV shows such as The Conners, Modern Family and Young Sheldon.
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- Eddie Murphy (Prince Akeem) Eddie Murphy has held the title of one of the kings of comedy in Hollywood, thanks in part to his role in Coming to America.
- Arsenio Hall (Semmi) As Prince Akeem's well-meaning personal assistant, Semmi, comedian Arsenio Hall made such an impression on audiences that he ended up with his own nighttime variety show the next year, which lasted six seasons and won two Primetime Emmys.
- James Earl Jones (King Jaffe Joffer) The inimitable James Earl Jones was already a screen legend when he appeared in Coming to America, lending his veritably royal presence as King Joffer.
- Madge Sinclair (Queen Aoleon) Who better to match the kingly James Earl Jones than Jamaican actress Madge Sinclair, who played the regal and elegant Queen Aoleon in Coming to America?
Paul Bates is an American actor who has appeared in many films and TV shows since 1983. He is best known for playing Oha, the African prince, in Coming to America (1988) and its sequel (2021).
Aug 7, 2019 · Paul Bates, who played Prince Akeem's manservant and bodyguard in the 1988 comedy, will reprise his role in the sequel. The film, directed by Craig Brewer and starring Eddie Murphy, will be released on Dec. 18, 2020.
- Anthony D'alessandro
Jun 29, 1988 · Coming to America: Directed by John Landis. With Paul Bates, Eddie Murphy, Garcelle Beauvais, Feather. An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and strong will.
- John Landis
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Paul Bates was a film and television actor who played Oha in "Coming to America" and its sequel. Learn about his career, roles, and biography on Apple TV.
Paul Bates was a film and TV actor who played Oha in "Coming to America" and returned for the sequel. He also appeared in movies like "8 Mile" and "The Preacher's Wife".
