Originals for Paramount+
Download Search New Upcoming Discover Home
James Avery
0 FOLLOWERS • 35 CREDITS • NOV 27, 1945 - DEC 31, 2013 • 68
Follow
Biography
more
James LaRue Avery (November 27, 1945 – December 31, 2013) was an American actor. Best known for his portrayal of the patriarch and attorney (later judge) Philip Banks, Will Smith's character's uncle, in the TVsitcomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This character was ranked #34 in TV Guide's "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time." He also provided the voice of Shredder in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series, as well as War Machine in the animated series Iron Man and Junkyard Dog in Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling. He also played Michael Kelso's commanding officer at the police academy late in the series run of That '70s Show.
Overview
James LaRue Avery (November 27, 1945 – December 31, 2013) was an American actor. Best known for his portrayal of the patriarch and attorney (later judge) Philip Banks, Will Smith's character's uncle, in the TVsitcomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This character was ranked #34 in TV Guide's "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time." He also provided the voice of Shredder in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series, as well as War Machine in the animated series Iron Man and Junkyard Dog in Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling. He also played Michael Kelso's commanding officer at the police academy late in the series run of That '70s Show.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
Charmed
L.A. Law
The A-Team
Night Court
Crossing Jordan
Family Law
Amazing Stories
The Closer
That '70s Show
Dallas
A Different World
Star Trek: Enterprise
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Spider-Man
Brothers
The Proud Family
Aladdin
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
One World
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
The Blues Brothers
The Stunt Man
The Brady Bunch Movie
Fletch
The Prince of Egypt
Who's Your Caddy?
Raise Your Voice
License to Drive
Dr. Dolittle 2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Going Bananas
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Iron Man
Originals for Paramount+
Never miss a Paramount+ Original with the Unofficial app, your go-to source for release dates, updates, and notifications, ensuring you're always in the loop on your favorite shows and actors!
Get