DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jazz)
Will’s best friend Jazz was always getting thrown out of the house by the family. He had a huge crush on Hilary, who clearly did not feel the same. Oh, speaking of fashion courses, his outrageous outfits definitely had people talking! Let’s not forget his musical duo with Will Smith that was not just on the show. Actually, the pair won two Grammys, in 1989 for “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and 1991 for “Summertime.” We have big news for fans! As of August 2017, they debuted “Get Lit” at a music festival, which is their first new song in about 20 years!
DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jazz)
James Avery (Philip Banks)
Easily excitable, Uncle Phil usually could only be calmed by his wife Vivian. Despite being strict, he’s seen as a respectable father who truly loves his family. Most continued to know James Avery as Uncle Phil while he kept acting on TV afterwards. Unfortunately, he died in December of 2013 due to complications during his open heart surgery. His untimely death, at only 68 years old, reunited the cast to grieve over their former cast mate who they adored.
James Avery (Philip Banks)
