James Avery
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as Sam Grey's Anatomy 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.
Filmography
The Blues Brothers
as Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop
The Prince of Egypt
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dr. Dolittle 2
as Eldon
Raise Your Voice
as Mr. Gantry
Wish I Was Here
as Audition Actor #2
Fletch
as Detective #2
License to Drive
as Les' DMV examiner
The Brady Bunch Movie
as Mr. Steve Yeager
The Stunt Man
as Diner Patron (uncredited)
8 Million Ways to Die
as Deputy D.A.
Extremities
as Security Guard
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
as Jim Rhodes / War Machine
Danika
as Teddy Johnson
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time
as Lt. Coberly
Who's Your Caddy?
as Caddy Mack
Epoch
as Dr. Solomon Holt
A Friend to Die For
as Agent Gilwood
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
as Dr. Beckett
Timestalkers
as Blacksmith
Shout
as Midnight Rider (voice)