Also Known As: James La Rue Avery, James Avery Jr., James L. Avery
James Avery
📍Born in 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 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
Sunday Drive
as Oliver
Epoch
as Dr. Solomon Holt
Dr. Dolittle 2
as Eldon
Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
as Hank Dudney
The Prince of Egypt
as Additional Voices (voice)
Kicks
as Stanley
License to Drive
as Les' DMV examiner
Raise Your Voice
as Mr. Gantry
To My Daughter
as Ian Mellon
A Friend to Die For
as Agent Gilwood
Shout
as Midnight Rider (voice)
Nightflyers
as Darryl
📌 Quick Info
Born
November 27, 1945
Place of Birth
Pughsville [now Suffolk], Virginia, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.7
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
139
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
73
Movies
66
TV Shows