Avery, to Give Him His Full Name, Was Born on November 27, 1945, in Pughsville, Virginia, and Died on December 31, 2013, in Glendale, California, United States of America, at the Age of 68. Avery Was Born in Pughsville, Virginia on November 27, 1945. in the Entertainment Business from 1980 to 2013, James Avery Was a Prominent Figure. as a Result of His Extensive Acting Experience, He Has Been Cast in a Number of Notable Parts, Including Judge Philip Banks in the Television Series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1990-1996), Alonzo Sparks in the Television Series “Sparks” (1996-1998), and Other Roles in Other Television Programmes. in Addition to His Television Appearances, James Has Appeared in a Number of Feature Films, Playing a Variety of Characters and Providing Voice-Overs.