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.
James Avery Dead, Fresh Prince of Bel Air's Uncle Phil Was 68. Nobody laid down the law like Uncle Phil when Will got out of hand. James Avery, best known for playing Will Smith's no-nonsense rich uncle on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the actor's manager confirmed Wednesday to E! News. He was 68. I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away, Alfonso Ribeiro, who played preppy son Carlton on the 1990s-era hit, tweeted this morning.