James Avery was a versatile actor best known for his iconic portrayal of the wise and stern patriarch Philip Banks, affectionately called Uncle Phil, on the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Beyond his live-action success, he used his deep, commanding voice to bring the villainous Shredder to life for seven seasons of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series. 🙏🕊️ #jamesavery #unclephil #freshprince #millennials #90s