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His working class background seems to be out of tune with that of the Banks.

Other members of The Banks’ include Will’s arrogant cousin Carlton Banks (Karyn Parsons), his cute-looking but dull-witted cousin Ashley Banks (Tatyana Ali), his youngest cousin, and the family’s cynical butler called Geoffrey.Īs Will struggles to settle into his new home, the class divide is evident. There’s also Vivian Banks (played by Janet Hubert and later by Daphne Reid), Will’s equally-strict career-minded aunt who works as a university professor. Will’s wealthy family includes his strict uncle Philip Banks (played by James Avery), a successful attorney who later works as a judge. After Smith’s mother is involved in a scuffle with thugs on the basketball court, she sends her son to live with her wealthy relatives in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel-Air. The Fresh Prince storyline follows Will Smith (played by Will Smith), a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia. It was loosely inspired by Medina’s life. The sitcom was created by Andy and Susan Borowitz, and developed by Benny Medina and Jeff Pollack. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom starring Will Smith, James Avery, Janet-Hubert-Whitten, Alfonso Ribeiro, and a couple of other stars.