Biography
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.
Known For
The Prince of Egypt
Additional Voices (voice)
The Blues Brothers
Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop
Dr. Dolittle 2
Eldon
Fletch
Detective #2
The Brady Bunch Movie
Mr. Steve Yeager
License to Drive
Les' DMV examiner
Wish I Was Here
Audition Actor #2
8 Million Ways to Die
Deputy D.A.
Raise Your Voice
Mr. Gantry
Beastmaster 2: Through th...
Lt. Coberly