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James Avery

James LaRue Avery, Sr. (November 27, 1945 - December 31, 2013; died 68 years old) was the original voice actor for Shredder in the 1987 TV series. He was the regular voice of Shredder up until season 7's White Belt, Black Heart, where after he left the series, Townsend Coleman filled in for the remainder of the season and Bill Martin then took over the role starting in Season 8. He was also better known as Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This character was ranked #34 in TV Guide's "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time". He also played Michael Kelso's commanding officer Kennedy at the police academy late in the series run of the popular sitcom That '70s Show.

In the 2012 TV series, 80s Shredder is voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson, in honor for James Avery's passing in 2013.

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