James Avery
Born November 27, 1945 (Age: 80)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
Wish I Was Here
2014
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as Audition Actor #2
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Age: 68
Who's Your Caddy?
2007
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as Caddy Mack
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Age: 61
Hair Show
2004
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as Seymour Gold
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Age: 58
Raise Your Voice
2004
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as Mr. Gantry
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Age: 58
Dr. Dolittle 2
2001
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as Eldon
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Age: 55
The Prince of Egypt
1998
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as Additional Voices (voice)
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Age: 53
The Brady Bunch Movie
1995
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as Mr. Steve Yeager
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Age: 49
Shout
1991
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as Midnight Rider (voice)
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Age: 45
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time
1991
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as Lt. Coberly
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Age: 45
Three for the Road
1987
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as Clarence
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Age: 41
Extremities
1986
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as Security Guard
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Age: 40
8 Million Ways to Die
1986
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as Deputy D.A.
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Age: 40
Fletch
1985
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as Detective #2
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Age: 39
The Blues Brothers
1980
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as Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop
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Age: 34