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James Avery

James Avery

Acting·1945–2013·69 films

James LaRue Avery (November 27, 1945 – December 31, 2013) was an American actor.

Filmography

The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers (1980)Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop
The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt (1998)Additional Voices (voice)
Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)Eldon
Raise Your Voice
Raise Your Voice (2004)Mr. Gantry
Wish I Was Here
Wish I Was Here (2014)Audition Actor #2
Fletch
Fletch (1985)Detective #2
License to Drive
License to Drive (1988)Les' DMV examiner
The Brady Bunch Movie
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)Mr. Steve Yeager
The Stunt Man
The Stunt Man (1980)Diner Patron (uncredited)
8 Million Ways to Die
8 Million Ways to Die (1986)Deputy D.A.
Extremities
Extremities (1986)Security Guard
Danika
Danika (2006)Teddy Johnson
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (2005)Jim Rhodes / War Machine
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (1991)Lt. Coberly
Who's Your Caddy?
Who's Your Caddy? (2007)Caddy Mack
Epoch
Epoch (2001)Dr. Solomon Holt
A Friend to Die For
A Friend to Die For (1994)Agent Gilwood
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film (2013)Dr. Beckett
Timestalkers
Timestalkers (1987)Blacksmith
Shout
Shout (1991)Midnight Rider (voice)
You Lucky Dog
You Lucky Dog (1998)Calvin Bridges
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)Self
Little Miss Millions
Little Miss Millions (1993)Agent Noah Hollander
The Linguini Incident
The Linguini Incident (1991)Phil
Three for the Road
Three for the Road (1987)Clarence
Nightflyers
Nightflyers (1987)Darryl
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins (1988)Shredder (voice)
Steppin: The Movie
Steppin: The Movie (2009)The Chancellor
Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer
Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer (2013)Judge Parsons
The Advanced Guard
The Advanced Guard (1998)Fred, Captive Security Guard
Deadly Daphne's Revenge
Deadly Daphne's Revenge (1987)Detective Wood
The 11th Commandment
The 11th Commandment (1986)Attendant
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die (1994)Chess Player
Roe vs. Wade
Roe vs. Wade (1989)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Halfshell
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Halfshell (1988)Shredder (voice)
Hair Show
Hair Show (2004)Seymour Gold
The Ladies Club
The Ladies Club (1986)Joe
Lethal Eviction
Lethal Eviction (2005)Gus Winter
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Planet of the Turtleoids
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Planet of the Turtleoids (1991)Shredder (voice)
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew (2002)Prof. Shifflin
Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal
Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal (1989)Earl
Condor
Condor (1986)Cas
Turn Back the Clock
Turn Back the Clock (1989)Fred (uncredited)
Appointment with Fear
Appointment with Fear (1985)Connors
Out in Fifty
Out in Fifty (1999)Cappy
Stoogemania
Stoogemania (1985)Gulch
The Third Wish
The Third Wish (2005)George
Spirit Lost
Spirit Lost (1997)Dr. Glidden
Stars in Shorts
Stars in Shorts (2012)Haig
Kicks
Kicks (1985)Stanley
Think Tank
Think Tank (2006)Uncle John
Midnight Ramble
Midnight Ramble (1994)Narrator
Without Warning: Terror in the Towers
Without Warning: Terror in the Towers (1993)Fred Derby
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Turtles' Awesome Easter
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Turtles' Awesome Easter (1992)Shredder (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles at the Earth's Core
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles at the Earth's Core (1991)Splinter (voice)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (1995)The Headman
Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra (1983)Mardian
Wheelmen
Wheelmen (2005)Vice President
Dancing in September
Dancing in September (2001)Mr. Warner
Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story (1986)Hank Dudney
Divine Intervention
Divine Intervention (2008)Rev. Matthews
Sunday Drive
Sunday Drive (1986)Oliver
To My Daughter
To My Daughter (1990)Ian Mellon
Not Your Time
Not Your Time (2010)Haig
Laugh Busters
Laugh Busters (1984)
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years (1998)Self
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Hot Rodding Teenagers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Hot Rodding Teenagers (1988)Shredder (voice)
The Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For
The Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For (2001)R.L. Stine
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Incredible Shrinking Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Incredible Shrinking Turtles (1989)Shredder (voice)