Phillip Banks

Phillip Banks was the man who adopted Phil and saved him from the life of the streets, thus setting the

storylines for the sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

He was played by James Avery.

Phillip Banks is a lawyer, who has defended many people against unjust police brutality. He also took Will and saved him from the streets. He has raised Will, and when Will's abandoning father came, he tried to warn Will. Though Will didn't listen, he does scold him straight, telling him of the responsibilities of fatherhood.