Robert Oates
Also known as Bob Oates
Robert Oates is credited as an actor in the film industry, appearing under the name Bob Oates in some records. Oates is known for small but notable roles, including a brief but memorable appearance as Fhloston Commander in the 1997 science fiction film The Fifth Element.
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Robert Oates is credited as an actor in the film industry, appearing under the name Bob Oates in some records. Oates is known for small but notable roles, including a brief but memorable appearance as Fhloston Commander in the 1997 science fiction film The Fifth Element. The character is part of the film’s lavish Fhloston Paradise setting, where Oates delivers a single, authoritative line during a pivotal scene aboard the luxury space cruise liner.
Earlier in Oates’ filmography, the actor portrayed Policeman 1 in the 1987 British comedy Withnail & I. The role is a minor but recognizable part of the film’s opening sequence, where the character briefly interacts with the protagonists in a London street scene. Though the appearance is short, it contributes to the film’s early establishment o…
