Although the term 'crocodiles' is sometimes used to refer to all of these, crocodilians is a less ambiguous vernacular term for members of this group. Large, solidly built, lizard-like reptiles, crocodilians have long flattened snouts, laterally compressed tails, and eyes, ears, and nostrils at the top of the head.
Will Smith and Janet Hubert on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' Chris Cuffaio/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images. According to the actress, Smith's age (at the time, he was 25) had something to do with it.
Jan. 2, 2014. James Avery, the actor who played Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died yesterday in Glendale, Calif. He was 68. His sudden death from complications of open heart surgery brought back nostalgia for the show Avery starred in from 1990 to 1996 - a show that launched the career of megastar Will Smith.