James Avery

PersonNov 27, 1945 - Dec 31, 2013 (died age 68)Pughsville [now Suffolk], Virginia, USA

American actor (1945–2013)

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James Avery

James La Rue Avery (1945–2013) was an American actor best known for his roles as Philip Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Judge Michael Conover on L.A. Law, Steve Yeager in The Brady Bunch Movie, Haroud Hazi Bin in Aladdin, and Dr. Crippen on The Closer. Born on November 27, 1945, in Pughsville, Virginia (now Suffolk, Virginia), Avery grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War before pursuing a career in acting. Avery earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in drama and literature from UC San Diego after attending Thurgood Marshall College. Throughout his career, he received recognition for his talent and won an Emmy for production.

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Daily update · May 25, 2026

James Avery ranks #4,971 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.4. James Avery peaked at #2,016 of all time (Nov 13 - Dec 12, 2020). James Avery ranks #5,151 over the past 365 days.

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