Where to watch James Avery in the UK
Find every James Avery film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
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 a…
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- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Sam
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Preston Cash
- Charmed (1998) as Zola
- The Closer (2005) as Dr. Crippen
- Dallas (1978) as Judge J. Fowler
- The A-Team (1983) as Quint
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as General K'Vagh
- Family Matters (1989) as (uncredited)
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Man in E.R.
- That '70s Show (1998) as Officer Kennedy
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Harold Jenkins
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Dr. Erkhart
- American Experience (1988) as Narrator (voice)
- L.A. Law (1986) as Michael Conover
- Night Court (1984) as Judge Hopkins
- Girlfriends (2000) as Dr. Couch
- Moonlighting (1985) as Reuben King
- The Division (2001) as Charles Haysbert
- A Different World (1987) as The Pin Punisher
- Newhart (1982) as Construction Worker
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Philip Banks
- Spider-Man (1994) as Jim Rhodes / War Machine (voice)
- Gargoyles (1994) as The Shaman (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Gorilla (voice)
- That's So Raven (2003) as Presto Jones
- Duckman (1994) as School Policeman (voice)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) as Shredder (voice)
- Aladdin (1994) as Haroud Hazi Bin (voice)
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Chief Hansen
- Reba (2001) as Judge Samuel Bennett
- Family Law (1999) Cast
- Murder One (1995) as Judge Nathaniel Alexander
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Reverend
- Two Guys and a Girl (1998) as Judge
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Father (voice)
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986) as Killerwatt (voice)
- The Proud Family (2001) as Crandall Smythe (voice)
- Harry's Law (2011) as Fred Billings
- Eli Stone (2008) as Mason Andrews
- The Legend of Tarzan (2001) as (voice)
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Brothers (1984) as Bubba
- The Prince of Egypt (1998) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Legend of Prince Valiant (1991) as Sir Bryant (voice)
- Iron Man (1994) as War Machine (voice)
- Living with Fran (2005) Cast
- A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988) as Count Shockula (voice)
- Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling (1985) as (voice)
- Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986) Cast
- The Nightmare Room (2001) as R.L. Stine
- The Blues Brothers (1980) as Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop
- Roc (1991) as Dale Hammers
- Capital News (1990) as Mr. Fairchild
- Philly (2001) as Dean Mark Clivner
- Sparks (1996) as Alonzo Sparks
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Eldon
- Fletch (1985) as Detective #2
- The Problem Solverz (2011) as Ninja Master Head (voice)
- License to Drive (1988) as Les' DMV examiner
- Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys (1996) as Gor-illa (voice)
- One World (1998) as William Richard
- The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) as Mr. Steve Yeager
- Sherri (2009) as Redmond
- The Stunt Man (1980) as Diner Patron (uncredited)
- Going Bananas (1984) as Hank
- Raise Your Voice (2004) as Mr. Gantry
- Call Me Crazy: A Five Film (2013) as Dr. Beckett
- 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) as Deputy D.A.
- Who's Your Caddy? (2007) as Caddy Mack
- Wish I Was Here (2014) as Audition Actor #2
- Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer (2013) as Judge Parsons
- Roe vs. Wade (1989) Cast
- The Ladies Club (1986) as Joe
- Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (2005) as Jim Rhodes / War Machine
- FM (1989) as Quentin Lamoreaux
- Timestalkers (1987) as Blacksmith
- Danika (2006) as Teddy Johnson
- Epoch (2001) as Dr. Solomon Holt
- Hair Show (2004) as Seymour Gold
- Extremities (1986) as Security Guard
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What are James Avery's most popular films?
Most-watched James Avery films currently: The Prince of Egypt (1998), The Blues Brothers (1980), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Fletch (1985), License to Drive (1988).
What TV shows has James Avery appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Grey's Anatomy (2005), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Charmed (1998), The Closer (2005), Dallas (1978).
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