
James Avery
- Date of Birth: 1945-11-27
- Date of Death: 2013-12-31
- Place of Birth: Pughsville [now Suffolk], Virginia, USA
Biography
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 uncl... 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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Turtles' Awesome Easter
TV Movie, Animation, Action, Family • 1992 March

One World
Comedy • 1998 September

Sparks
Comedy • 1996 August

Reading Rainbow
Kids • 1983 June

Spider-Man
Animation, Action & Adventure • 1994 November

Grey's Anatomy
Drama • 2005 March

Charmed
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 1998 October

Family Law
Drama, Comedy, Crime • 1999 September

Gargoyles
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure • 1994 October

That '70s Show
Comedy, Family, Drama • 1998 August