Although known as the uncle/patriarch and judge "Philip Banks" on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), James Avery was a classically trained actor and scholar. A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, …

Although known as the uncle/patriarch and judge "Philip Banks" on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), James Avery was a classically trained actor and scholar. A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, …

James Avery has died at the age of 65. The actor -- best known for playing Uncle Philip Banks on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air -- died at an L.A. hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

With Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro. Vivian goes away to Berkeley for the weekend, leaving Hilary in charge of the house while Philip is at the office.

Although known as the uncle/patriarch and judge "Philip Banks" on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), James Avery was a classically trained actor and scholar. A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, …

"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" The Fresh Prince Project (TV Episode 1990) James Avery as Philip Banks

Will tells Uncle Phil that there's men at the pool hall who would make him "look like Webster". James Avery, who played Uncle Phil, once guest starred as a judge on Webster.

Home Is Where the Heart Attack Is: Directed by Shelley Jensen. With Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro. Uncle Philip ends up having a heart attack, leaving Will to show that Carlton …

With Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro. Will realizes that Ashley has never experienced a real Christmas before and goes out of his way to let her have one.

"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" Mistaken Identity (TV Episode 1990) - James Avery as Philip Banks