James Avery
Actor · Voice Actor
Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and the voice of Shredder on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
In memoriam · November 27, 1945 – December 31, 2013
Overview
James La Rue Avery (November 27, 1945 – December 31, 2013) was an American actor and voice actor. He is best known for playing Philip Banks, the Bel-Air patriarch nicknamed Uncle Phil, on NBC’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996. He was also the primary early voice of Shredder on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, a dual credit that became a lasting pop-culture connection for viewers who grew up with both shows. His screen credits also include Judge Michael Conover on L.A. Law, Steve Yeager in The Brady Bunch Movie, and Dr. Crippen on The Closer. Avery died in Glendale, California, on December 31, 2013, at age 68.
Quick Facts
- Known for
- T, h, e,
- Occupation
- Actor, Voice Actor
- Born
- November 27, 1945 in Pughsville, Virginia, United States
- Died
- December 31, 2013
- Credits listed
- 4 (1987–2005)
Film & Television Credits
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Uncle Phil Was Also Trying to Destroy the Ninja Turtles
James Avery played Philip Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and voiced Shredder in the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon…