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James Avery

27 Nov, 1945 in Pughsville [now Suffolk], Virginia, USA

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.

Also Known As:

James La Rue AveryJames Avery Jr.James L. AveryJames LaRue Averyجیمز اوری

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Shout
57% (1991)
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Wheelmen
0% (2005)
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Laugh Busters
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Honeybee
10% (2001)
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Fletch
68% (1985)
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Think Tank
20% (2006)
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Stoogemania
30% (1986)