What is James Avery's middle name?
LaRue
What is James Avery's full name?
James LaRue Avery
James Avery date of birth:
November 27, 1945
How old was James Avery when died?
68
Where was James Avery born?
Pughsville, Virginia, United States (Now Suffolk, Virginia, United States)
When did James Avery die?
December 31, 2013
Where did James Avery die?
Glendale, California, United States
Why did James Avery die?
Complications From Open Heart Surgery.
How tall is James Avery?
6' 5" (196 cm)
James Avery body shape:
Large
What color are James Avery's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is James Avery's hair?
Salt and Pepper
James Avery distinctive features:
Bald head, Tall stature
Is James Avery gay or straight?
Straight
What is James Avery's ethnicity?
Black
What is James Avery nationality?
American
Where did James Avery go to university?
BA Drama and Literature, University of California at San Diego
What is James Avery's occupation?
Actor, Poet, Voice Actor, Producer
James Avery claim to fame:
Philip Banks On The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air (1990-1996).
Short Biography
James LaRue Avery (November 27, 1945 – December 31, 2013) was an American actor. He played patriarch Philip Banks in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990−96). 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 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series, as well as War Machine in the animated series Iron Man (1994−95) and Junkyard Dog in Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling (1985). He also played Michael Kelso's commanding officer at the police academy late in the series run of That '70s Show (2004).