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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.

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

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Shout
58% (1991)
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Wheelmen
70% (2005)
Honeybee
30% (2001)
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Fletch
68% (1985)
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Think Tank
37% (2006)
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Stoogemania
30% (1985)
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Sparks
92% (1996)
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Dallas
69% (1978)
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Sherri
55% (2009)
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Roc
78% (1991)
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One World
100% (1998)
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Murder One
77% (1995)
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Philly
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Night Court
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Brothers
67% (1984)
Going Places
80% (1997)
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Capital News
65% (1990)
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The Division
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Reba
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Newhart
72% (1982)
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FM
68% (1989)
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St. Elsewhere
57% (1982)