Jada Pinkett Smith Pays Tribute To James Avery

The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air - following the actor’s death.

Avery was 65 years old when [uuid=3525e5c5-02da-4e0e-8dae-8cf66d4f81a1]Will Smith’s uptight uncle Philip Banks in the show that shot Smith to superstardom, James’ career spanned over 30 years.

His first, uncredited, role was in 1980s film The Blues Brothers and he famously voiced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villain Shredder during the ‘90s.