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R.C. Bates

Acting · Born January 8, 1946 · Houghton Lake, Michigan

Richard Carlos Bates was born on January 8, 1946 in Houghton Lake, Michigan. He attended school at Arizona State (because his girlfriend at the time was going there as well). A lover of animals, he majored in environmental science. He also loved acting and took many drama courses. R.C. Bates has worked in numerous small films but concentrates on smaller theatre projects in the Detroit and Phoenix areas. Today, Bates lives in Garden City, Michigan with his wife, Kendra, and two dogs Dori and Sam.

R.C. Bates movies and shows

  • Last Action Hero1993
  • Bad Girls1994
  • Dancing at the Blue Iguana2001
  • Doorways
  • Dollman vs. Demonic Toys1993
  • Werewolf1996
  • Mom1990
  • The Making of '...And God Spoke'1994
  • Lone Wolf1988
  • Father vs. Son2010