Underneath his grizzly exterior was a sensitive role model . John Avery played the beloved Uncle Sam on the ' 90s comedy ` ` Fresh Prince of Bel - Air '' The character died at 68 on July 31 . Many have mourned the loss of one of TV 's greatest dads . With a combination of humor and heart , Avery brought the character to life .
John Avery played the beloved Uncle Sam on the ' 90s comedy ` ` Fresh Prince of Bel - Air '' The character died at 68 on July 31 . Many have mourned the loss of one of TV 's greatest dads . With a combination of humor and heart , Avery brought the character to life .