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James Avery

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Nov 27 1945
Birthplace: Pughsville [now Suffolk], Virginia, USA

Death: Tue, Dec 31 2013
James Avery is 68 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Wish I Was Here
Wish I Was Here
James Avery would have been no older than 68 in Wish I Was Here as 'Audition Actor #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 2014
Poster of Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer
Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer
James Avery was 67 in Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer as 'Judge Parsons'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 2013
Poster of Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
James Avery was 67 in Call Me Crazy: A Five Film as 'Dr. Beckett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 2013
Poster of Stars In Shorts
Stars In Shorts
James Avery was 66 in Stars In Shorts as 'Haig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2012
Poster of Not Your Time
Not Your Time
James Avery was 64 in Not Your Time as 'Haig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of Steppin: The Movie
Steppin: The Movie
James Avery was 63 in Steppin: The Movie as 'The Chancellor'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of Divine Intervention
Divine Intervention
James Avery was 62 in Divine Intervention as 'Rev. Matthews'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 2008
Poster of Who's Your Caddy?
Who's Your Caddy?
James Avery was 61 in Who's Your Caddy? as 'Caddy Mack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 2007
Poster of Think Tank
Think Tank
James Avery was 60 in Think Tank as 'Uncle John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 2006
Poster of Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
James Avery was 59 in Spider-Man: The Venom Saga as 'Jim Rhodes / War Machine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2005
Poster of Danika
Danika
James Avery was 59 in Danika as 'Teddy Johnson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 2005
Poster of Wheelmen
Wheelmen
James Avery was 59 in Wheelmen as 'Vice President'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2005
Poster of The Third Wish
The Third Wish
James Avery was 59 in The Third Wish as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of Lethal Eviction
Lethal Eviction
James Avery was 59 in Lethal Eviction as 'Gus Winter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of Hair Show
Hair Show
James Avery was 58 in Hair Show as 'Seymour Gold'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 2004
Poster of Raise Your Voice
Raise Your Voice
James Avery was 58 in Raise Your Voice as 'Mr. Gantry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 10 2004
Poster of Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew
James Avery was 57 in Nancy Drew as 'Prof. Shifflin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 2002
Poster of Epoch
Epoch
James Avery was 55 in Epoch as 'Dr. Solomon Holt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 2001
Poster of The Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For
The Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For
James Avery was 55 in The Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For as 'R.L. Stine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2001
Poster of Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2
James Avery was 55 in Dr. Dolittle 2 as 'Eldon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2001
Poster of Honeybee
Honeybee
James Avery was 55 in Honeybee
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 2001
Poster of Dancing in September
Dancing in September
James Avery was 55 in Dancing in September as 'Mr. Warner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2001
Poster of Out in Fifty
Out in Fifty
James Avery was 53 in Out in Fifty as 'Cappy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1999
Poster of The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt
James Avery was 53 in The Prince of Egypt as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1998
Poster of You Lucky Dog
You Lucky Dog
James Avery was 52 in You Lucky Dog as 'Calvin Bridges'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1998
Poster of Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
James Avery was 52 in Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1998
Poster of The Advanced Guard
The Advanced Guard
James Avery was 52 in The Advanced Guard as 'Fred, Captive Security Guard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Spirit Lost
Spirit Lost
James Avery was 51 in Spirit Lost as 'Dr. Glidden'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1997
Poster of Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
James Avery was 49 in Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale as 'The Headman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1995
Poster of The Brady Bunch Movie
The Brady Bunch Movie
James Avery was 49 in The Brady Bunch Movie as 'Mr. Steve Yeager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1995
Poster of Midnight Ramble
Midnight Ramble
James Avery was 48 in Midnight Ramble as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1994
Poster of A Friend to Die For
A Friend to Die For
James Avery was 48 in A Friend to Die For as 'Agent Gilwood'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
James Avery was 48 in Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die as 'Chess Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1994
Poster of Little Miss Millions
Little Miss Millions
James Avery was 48 in Little Miss Millions as 'Agent Noah Hollander'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1993
Poster of Without Warning: Terror in the Towers
Without Warning: Terror in the Towers
James Avery was 47 in Without Warning: Terror in the Towers as 'Fred Derby'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1993
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Turtles' Awesome Easter
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Turtles' Awesome Easter
James Avery was 46 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Turtles' Awesome Easter as 'Shredder (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1992
Poster of Shout
Shout
James Avery was 45 in Shout as 'Midnight Rider (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Planet of the Turtleoids
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Planet of the Turtleoids
James Avery was 45 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Planet of the Turtleoids as 'Shredder (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1991
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles at the Earth's Core
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles at the Earth's Core
James Avery was 45 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles at the Earth's Core as 'Splinter (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1991
Poster of Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time
James Avery was 45 in Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time as 'Lt. Coberly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1991
Poster of The Linguini Incident
The Linguini Incident
James Avery was 45 in The Linguini Incident as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Attack of the Big MACC
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Attack of the Big MACC
James Avery was 45 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Attack of the Big MACC as 'Shredder (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1991
Poster of To My Daughter
To My Daughter
James Avery was 44 in To My Daughter as 'Ian Mellon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 26 1990
Poster of Roe vs. Wade
Roe vs. Wade
James Avery was 43 in Roe vs. Wade
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1989
Poster of Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal
Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal
James Avery was 43 in Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal as 'Earl'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1989
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins
James Avery was 42 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins as 'Shredder (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Halfshell
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Halfshell
James Avery was 42 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Halfshell as 'Shredder (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 1988
Poster of License to Drive
License to Drive
James Avery was 42 in License to Drive as 'Les' DMV examiner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1988
Poster of Deadly Daphne's Revenge
Deadly Daphne's Revenge
James Avery was 41 in Deadly Daphne's Revenge as 'Detective Wood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Nightflyers
Nightflyers
James Avery was 41 in Nightflyers as 'Darryl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Three for the Road
Three for the Road
James Avery was 41 in Three for the Road as 'Clarence'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1987
Poster of Timestalkers
Timestalkers
James Avery was 41 in Timestalkers as 'Blacksmith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1987
Poster of Sunday Drive
Sunday Drive
James Avery was 41 in Sunday Drive as 'Oliver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1986
Poster of Extremities
Extremities
James Avery was 40 in Extremities as 'Security Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of Condor
Condor
James Avery was 40 in Condor as 'Cas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 1986
Poster of Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
James Avery was 40 in Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story as 'Hank Dudney'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1986
Poster of 8 Million Ways to Die
8 Million Ways to Die
James Avery was 40 in 8 Million Ways to Die as 'Deputy D.A.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1986
Poster of The Ladies Club
The Ladies Club
James Avery was 40 in The Ladies Club as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1986
Poster of The 11th Commandment
The 11th Commandment
James Avery was 40 in The 11th Commandment as 'Attendant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1986
Poster of Stoogemania
Stoogemania
James Avery was 40 in Stoogemania as 'Gulch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Appointment with Fear
Appointment with Fear
James Avery was 39 in Appointment with Fear as 'Connors'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1985
Poster of Fletch
Fletch
James Avery was 39 in Fletch as 'Detective #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of Kicks
Kicks
James Avery was 39 in Kicks as 'Stanley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 1985
Poster of Laugh Busters
Laugh Busters
James Avery was 38 in Laugh Busters
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1984
Poster of Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra
James Avery was 37 in Antony and Cleopatra as 'Mardian'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The Stunt Man
The Stunt Man
James Avery was 34 in The Stunt Man as 'Man Playing Pinball (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1980
Poster of The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
James Avery was 34 in The Blues Brothers as 'Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 1980

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
James Avery was 63+ in Sherri as 'Redmond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 2009
Poster of Eli Stone
Eli Stone
James Avery was 62+ in Eli Stone as 'Mason Andrews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 31 2008
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
James Avery was 59+ in The Closer as 'Dr. Crippen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Living with Fran
Living with Fran
James Avery was 59+ in Living with Fran
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 08 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
James Avery was 59+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of That's So Raven
That's So Raven
James Avery was 57+ in That's So Raven as 'Presto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
James Avery was 55+ in Star Trek: Enterprise as 'General K'Vagh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2001
Poster of Philly
Philly
James Avery was 55+ in Philly as 'Dean Mark Clivner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
James Avery was 55+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Dr. Erkhart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of The Proud Family
The Proud Family
James Avery was 55+ in The Proud Family as 'Crandall Smythe (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2001
Poster of The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
James Avery was 55+ in The Legend of Tarzan as '(voice), Keewazi (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of The Nightmare Room
The Nightmare Room
James Avery was 55+ in The Nightmare Room as 'R.L. Stine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 31 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
James Avery was 54+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Preston Cash'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
James Avery was 54+ in Strong Medicine as 'Harold Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
James Avery was 53+ in Family Law
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
James Avery was 52+ in Charmed as 'Zola'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of One World
One World
James Avery was 52+ in One World as 'William Richard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1998
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
James Avery was 52+ in The Wild Thornberrys as 'Gorilla (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of That '70s Show
That '70s Show
James Avery was 52+ in That '70s Show as 'Officer Kennedy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1998
Poster of Going Places
Going Places
James Avery was 51+ in Going Places as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 1997
Poster of Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys
Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys
James Avery was 50+ in Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys as 'Gor-illa (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1996
Poster of Sparks
Sparks
James Avery was 50+ in Sparks as 'Alonzo Sparks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Murder One
Murder One
James Avery was 49+ in Murder One as 'Judge Nathaniel Alexander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
James Avery was 49+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Father (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
James Avery was 48+ in Spider-Man as 'Jim Rhodes / War Machine (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of Iron Man
Iron Man
James Avery was 48+ in Iron Man as 'War Machine (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of Aladdin
Aladdin
James Avery was 48+ in Aladdin as 'Haroud Hazi Bin (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 1994
Poster of The Legend of Prince Valiant
The Legend of Prince Valiant
James Avery was 45+ in The Legend of Prince Valiant as 'Sir Bryant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 03 1991
Poster of Roc
Roc
James Avery was 45+ in Roc as 'Dale Hammers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
James Avery was 44+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Philip Banks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Capital News
Capital News
James Avery was 44+ in Capital News as 'Mr. Fairchild'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 1990
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
James Avery was 42+ in American Experience as 'Charles Hamilton Houston (voice), Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
James Avery was 42+ in A Pup Named Scooby-Doo as 'Count Shockula (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
James Avery was 42+ in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as 'Shredder (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 14 1987
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
James Avery was 41+ in A Different World as 'The Pin Punisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
James Avery was 40+ in L.A. Law as 'Judge Michael Conover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Real Ghostbusters
The Real Ghostbusters
James Avery was 40+ in The Real Ghostbusters as 'Killerwatt (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1986
Poster of Rambo
Rambo
James Avery was 40+ in Rambo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
James Avery was 39+ in Amazing Stories as 'Chief Hansen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
James Avery was 39+ in Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
James Avery was 39+ in Moonlighting as 'Reuben King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Going Bananas
Going Bananas
James Avery was 38+ in Going Bananas as 'Hank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1984
Poster of Brothers
Brothers
James Avery was 38+ in Brothers as 'Bubba'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 13 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
James Avery was 38+ in Night Court as 'Judge Hopkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
James Avery was 37+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
James Avery was 37+ in The A-Team as 'Quint'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Dallas
Dallas
James Avery was 32+ in Dallas as 'Judge J. Fowler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978