Will Smith came into the households of millions when he starred in his own sitcom. Other popular actors came to The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air to produce its memorable main characters. Audiences quickly got to know the Banks when the show debuted in the early 90s.

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Characters like Carlton Banks make audiences laugh with his enthusiasm and dance moves, while others like Geoffrey Butler use deadpan delivery to make for funny gags. However, the characters present their likability in the actions they take combined with their general demeanors.

Hilary Banks

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Hilary Banks holding makeup.

Hilary is one of the oldest Banks children and presents her lively personality in her penchant for shopping and her employment as a weatherperson on the news. Fans love to watch all of the Banks family members, but Hilary has some negative qualities.

Hilary is materialistic. Her devotion to wealth is displayed throughout the series. She consistently asks for handouts from her hard-working dad and doesn't seem to understand the value of a dollar as a result. Her apparent ignorance makes some fans place her as the least intelligent character in The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.

Geoffrey Butler

Geoffrey Butler in the kitchen in Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Geoffrey makes for several funny moments in The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air thanks to his humorless responses to bubbly family members like Ashley Banks and Will. He takes care of the Banks residence and mostly functions as a mechanism for jokes, save a few Geoffrey-centric episodes.

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Geoffrey isn't very pleasant. He works his job for the Banks and seems generally morose when he isn't making snarky comments. Furthermore, he reveals he has less affection for the family than viewers may think when he quits after believing he won the lottery.

Philip Banks

Uncle Phil and Will in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Finale

Uncle Phil is the patriarch of the Banks. He is the family's breadwinner as a lawyer and eventual judge. Phil presents his likability in his warm moments. For example, he supports Will after his father abandons him in an example of when The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air tackles deep issues.

However, Uncle Phil also presents several negative qualities. He has a short temper and can be stubborn when others try to relate their point of view. He doesn't accept Will's best friend and often throws him out of the house in one of the show's running gags. He and Will have a strained relationship as a result of their clashing personalities, and the two often get into tiffs on the show.

Vivian Banks

Janet Hubert as Aunt Viv on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Vivian is Philip's wife and the matriarch of the Banks family. She is generally affable and kind to both her family and others she meets in the series. She shows her smarts when she teaches history at Will and Carlton's school.

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Vivian is a loving mother. She does all she can for her family and remains consistent in her care for them. Vivian has her moment of humor as well, often as a result of spats with Phil. However, she is less funny than some of her peers and lacks some of her family member's rich plotlines revealing her depth.

Carlton Banks

Alfonso Ribiero as Carlton Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

It is hard to say Carlton isn't a fan favorite on The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Viewers may say he is a legendary character, and his signature dance could be recognized by most TV fans. Carlton's consistent squabbling with Will makes for some of the show's funniest moments.

Carlton shows his likability in his actions. He treats others with respect and is a gentleman to the romantic interests he comes across in the series. He is a whining elitist at times but has a great heart shown in several moments throughout The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Furthermore, he stands up for himself, as displayed in moments like when he is challenged by a fraternity in college.

Ashley Banks

Ashley Banks poses with a soda can in the Banks living room in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Ashley is Carlton's sister and Will's cousin. She shows her fun-loving attitude in her moment with Will, and the two have several scenes in which they goof off together. Ashley is pleasant and rarely lashes out at others.

Ashley has her weak moments. On occasion, she lies to her family to get what she wants, but fans of the show might say these behaviors are harmless and that of a growing teenager. Ashley's malicious moments are few and far between.

Jazz

Jazz and Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

 

Audiences love DJ Jazzy Jeff's Jazz, and his getting thrown out of the house is one of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air's funniest running gags. Jazz makes for several jokes throughout the series, from his actual quotes to his behavior within the Banks household.

However, Jazz's foolishness sometimes gets Will into trouble. His thoughtlessness causes problems for him, and they sometimes bleed into the lives of the other family members.

Will Smith

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Will Smith

Will is the star of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, and as such, he is one of the most likable characters in the series. Fans relate to Will's positive but edgy attitude. Furthermore, he is one of the funniest characters in the series, from his quick sarcastic remarks to his goofy dance moves.

Fans love to watch Will, and he seems to always try to do what's right when faced with challenges. However, Will also has a penchant for picking on his family members. The jokes are funny and don't appear mean-spirited, but they are a reminder of Will's imperfect personality.

Nicky Banks

Nicky Banks and Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Nicky is the youngest of the Banks and debuts on the show as a tiny baby. He is perhaps the family's least developed character, and as such, little to no negative qualities of his are presented on the show.

Nicky is bubbly and pleasant, and the apple of the family's eye. He may not be old enough to present edginess in plot lines, but fans respond to Nicky's likable persona just the same.

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