John Oates

Actor

Born: April 7, 1948 (age 78)
From: New York City, New York, USA

John William Oates (born April 7, 1948) is an American musician, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates along with Daryl Hall. He has played rock, R&B, and soul music, serving as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Although Oates's main role in the duo is being the guitarist, he also co-wrote many of the top 10 songs that they recorded, including: "Sara Smile"…

Filmography (30)

John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Norman's Rare Guitars Documentary (2024)
Self
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
Self (archive footage)
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World (2023)
Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)
Self (archive footage)
Daryl Hall & John Oates: From Philly to Chile (2022)
Self
Enormous: The Gorge Story (2021)
I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock (2019)
Himself
Daryl Hall and John Oates: Live in Dublin (2018)
Guitar
Pixels (2015)
John Oates
Revival: The Sam Bush Story (2015)
Self
Daryl Hall & John Oates - Live in Dublin (2015)
Guitar
Daryl Hall and John Oates - New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Daryl Hall and John Oates - New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (2013)
Guitar/Vocals
Hall & Oates - Live in Sydney (2013)
Self
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert (2011)
self
You Again (2010)
John Oates
Daryl Hall and John Oates - Live at the Troubadour (2008)
Himself - Vocals, Guitar
Totally Baked (2007)
Himself
Hall & Oates: Our Kind of Soul
Hall & Oates: Our Kind of Soul (2005)
Himself
Hall & Oates: Live (2005)
Guitar / Vocals
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991)
Self - Guest
Evolution's End? (1991)
Self
Heavy Petting (1989)
Self
Daryl Hall & John Oates: The Liberty Concert (1985)
Guitar/Vocals
Live Aid (1985)
Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)
Self (uncredited)
The Making of Sun City (1985)
Self
The Daryl Hall & John Oates Video Collection: 7 Big Ones (1984)
Daryl Hall & John Oates: Go Solo
Daryl Hall & John Oates: Go Solo (1983)
John Oates
Daryl Hall & John Oates - Rock'n Soul Live (1983)