Celebrating the life of

James Avery

27th November, 1945 - 31st December, 2013

James Avery was an American actor who passed away at the age of 68 from complications due to open heart surgery. Most know him for playing the father-figure and attorney Philip Banks in the comedy "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" for six years(1990-96). Most don't know however that he also auditioned for the role of Geoffrey the butler. Born 1945 in Pughville, Virginia, he received a scholarship to ... more

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He also provided the voice of Shredder in the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series

Karen Higdon23 Jul 2014

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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23 Jul 2014

Karen Higdon Married to Barbara for 25 years from 1988 to 2013

Provided the voice for War Machine in the animated series "Iron Man"

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He played patriarch and attorney Philip Banks in the sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

Karen Higdon23 Jul 2014

Avery passed away at the age of 68 from complications following open heart surgery

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Born in Pughsville, Virginia

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Provided the voice of Junkyard Dog in "Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling"

Karen Higdon23 Jul 2014

Love this show!

Blake Martin11 Aug 2014

I used to watch the fresh prince of bel air on nick at nite!

Blake Martin11 Aug 2014

That's so sad

Blake Martin11 Aug 2014

I liked him in this show

Blake Martin11 Aug 2014