James Avery
Actor
Born Nov 27, 1945 · Pughsville [now Suffolk], Virginia, USA
Active 1978–2013 · 6′5″ (196 cm)
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…
Filmography
Wish I Was Here (2014) - Audition Actor #2Grey's Anatomy (2005) - SamThe Closer (2005) - Dr. CrippenRaise Your Voice (2004) - Mr. GantryThat's So Raven (2003) - Presto JonesStar Trek: Enterprise (2001) - General K'VaghCSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) - Preston CashCharmed (1998) - ZolaThe Prince of Egypt (1998) - Additional Voices (voice)That '70s Show (1998) - Officer KennedyThe Wild Thornberrys (1998) - Gorilla (voice)Spider-Man (1994) - Jim Rhodes / War Machine (voice)Gargoyles (1994) - The Shaman (voice)Aladdin (1994) - Haroud Hazi Bin (voice)The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) - Philip BanksA Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988) - Count Shockula (voice)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) - Shredder (voice)Beauty and the Beast (1987) - WinslowThe Real Ghostbusters (1986) - Judge / Booming Voice / Jurors (voice) · Giant / Gingerbread House / White Rabbit (voice) · Killerwatt (voice)Moonlighting (1985) - Reuben KingFletch (1985) - Detective #2Amazing Stories (1985) - Chief HansenThe A-Team (1983) - QuintThe Blues Brothers (1980) - Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop