James Avery 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 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.
Show More
James Avery Movies
James Avery TV Shows
Trending Celebrities
Movie and TV Reviews
70
‘The Brutalist’ Finds Director Brady Corbet in Epic Yet Overlong Mode. The young director’s latest...
55
‘Mufasa: The Lion King Suffers a Serious Case of Prequelitis as it Turns Back the Clock. The prequel...
80
‘Black Doves’ Stars Keira Knightley in a Solid British Espionage Thriller with a Christmas Feel....
70
‘Carry-On’ Sees a Harried Taron Egerton Blackmailed by Criminals at an Airport. The latest action...
75
‘The Order’ is a Compelling True Story of Domestic Terrorism and Law Enforcement. Justin Kurzel directs...
65
Amy Adams’ heartfelt star turn only partially elevates ‘Nightbitch’. An excellent Amy Adams begins...
95
Riveting ‘September 5’ Captures a Harrowing Moment in History. The utterly gripping docudrama ‘September...
60
‘That Christmas’ Finds ‘Love Actually’s Richard Curtis in Gently Amusing if Bland Festive Spirit....
25
Awful ‘Kraven The Hunter’ Ends Sony’s Marvel-Based Film Cycle at Last. The soulless, insipid ‘Kraven...
