RIP James Avery best known as 'Uncle Phil' in 'Fresh Prince' & Shredder in TMNT cartoon.

[Eudemon]

Those of you who were children of the 90's and who have maybe been watching re-runs of 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' on Viva and other stations will know who James Avery was, as he was the big lovable strict but fair 'Dad' in the series. That's what he is best known for and not many people know that he was the voice of 'Shredder' in the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle's' cartoons from the late 80's onwards. You've no doubt smiled when you've seen him in various film roles too as he just seemed like a right good guy who was always down for a laugh.

 

He'll be sadly missed and I have to admit I can actually feel a tear in my eye typing this as I think back on some brilliant scenes and lines I have heard from him in my lifetime.

 

[T1M]

RIP, very sad, I used to watch Fresh Prince a lot and he was awesome in that. He will be missed :(

[CarMadMike]

I was just reading about this, such a shame :( R.I.P

 

I was a huge fan of the series

[Camel]

RIP Uncle Phil. :sulk:

 

Will have to see if some of the box sets are still knocking around in the attic.

[Fussel]

RIP. why the best people die first??? why? 1st Paul Walker, now James Avery.