^ "James Avery: Star whose role as Uncle Phil in the American sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' won him fans worldwide". The Independent. January 2, 2014. ^ Griffin, Jade (February 13, …

Although known as the uncle/patriarch and judge "Philip Banks" on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), James Avery was a classically trained actor and scholar. A native of Atlantic City, New …

Philip is the father of Hilary Banks, Carlton Banks, Ashley Banks, and Nicky Banks, the uncle of Will Smith, and the husband of Vivian Banks. Throughout most of the series, he is depicted as …

Nov 19, 2020 · James Avery’s Cause of Death: How Did Fresh Prince’s Uncle Phil Die? James Avery, who played Philip Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, passed away on December 31, …

Dec 11, 2025 · After four seasons of brotherhood, legacy, and layered storytelling, Bel-Air gave fans one final, full-circle moment in its series finale; Uncle Phil, portrayed by Adrian Holmes, …

Dec 31, 2023 · Veteran actor James Avery, best known for his iconic role as Uncle Phil Banks on the popular TV sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, passed away on New Year’s Eve 2013 from …

Philip Banks, commonly referred to as Uncle Phil, is a prominent supporting character on the American TV sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, played by James Avery from 1990 to 1996. [1]

An Exclusive Interview on Bringing a Fresh Uncle Phil to Life Adrian Holmes has stepped into the iconic role of Uncle Phil on Bel-Air, and let me tell you, the man is making it his own.

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Philip Banks, commonly referred to as Uncle Phil, is a prominent supporting character on the American TV sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, played by James Avery from 1990 to 1996. [1]