Joe Banks is a guest character in Season 1 of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. He is portrayed by Gilbert Lewis.
Story[]
Joe Banks is the father of Philip Banks. He and Hattie visit their son in 1990, when Philip wins a prestigious award, to congratulate him and spend time with their family. Not long after their visit, Joe dies in 1991 and his death leaves his son and wife feeling lost.
Trivia[]
- Will calls him "Grandpa", Joe and Will are without kinship.
- Sadly, he would not have known his youngest grandson, Nicky as he was born several years after Joe's death.
- It's unknown how Joe died as it was revealed in Granny Gets Busy that he died though it's possible he died from natural causes.