There are characters in television shows that become classics. In Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Uncle Phil became one of the most loved uncles on television. The late James Avery played Uncle Phil with humor and heart..
Because of James Avery’s passing on Dec. 31, TheCelebrityCafe.com has compiled a list of Uncle Phil’s greatest moments. From jail time to Kit-Kats, Avery’s Uncle Phil made a lasting impression due to his fine acting skills.
Avery had other roles besides Uncle Phil. He was the voice of Shredder on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and was in the movies Who’s Your Caddy? and Dr. Dolittle 2.
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was on the air from 1990-1996. It starred Will Smith as a character named Will Smith. He moved in with his Aunt Vivian and Uncle Phil after he got into a fight. While he didn’t grow up wealthy, Will moved into the mega-mansion that his Uncle Phil owned.
While living with his aunt and uncle, Will made quite a ruckus and his antics created one of the best shows on television. Due to the success of the television show, fans will always remember James Avery as Uncle Phil.
Read through for our top Uncle Phil moments and tell us, which was your favorite?
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5. Phillip Banks’ campaign video
In Fresh Prince, Uncle Phil ran for office. His campaign was equally as hilarious as the clip below. What makes this clip so memorable is Uncle Phil’s reaction to the edited clip.
Plus, who doesn’t love a good drunken uncle?
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4. Kit-Kat
While this clip mostly relies on Will Smith’s humor but Uncle Phil’s outburst is what makes it so fun. It is common within Fresh Prince for Uncle Phil to yell Will’s name when he causes trouble and this clip shows it.
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3. Uncle Phil gets Will and Carlton out of jail
Aunt Viv brings the most laughs in this clip but Uncle Phil shows how truly scary he can be when somebody messes with his family. It is warming to see him threaten others to keep his family out of trouble.
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2. Geoffrey calls Uncle Phil fat
Typically butlers should be respectful to the people that they work for. However, Geoffrey is no typical butler. When Uncle Phil is eating his Thanksgiving dinner, Geoffrey compares him to a butterball.
Instead of being offended or taking the insult sitting down, Uncle Phil literally and figuratively stands up to his butler.
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1.Uncle Phil and Will get stuck in an elevator
This one completely wraps up the relationship between Will and his Uncle Phil. When the two are stuck in an elevator together, they are forced to work together to get a man’s cell phone.
Will is outrageous as normal but Uncle Phil reveals a new side to himself. When he needs to get to his pregnant wife, he goes from regular Uncle Phil, the professional, to crazy Uncle Phil.