Carlton Banks — The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Character Profile

About Carlton Banks

One of Will's pompous cousins.

Character Facts

Played by

Alfonso Ribeiro

Appears in

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Carlton Banks — Father and Son — Philip Banks (James Avery)

  High-expectations father-son relationship focusing on academic achievement and personal discipline.

• Carlton Banks — Siblings — Ashley Banks (Tatyana Ali)

  Siblings with contrasting personalities, sharing family bonds despite frequent disagreements.

• Carlton Banks — Rivals — Will Smith (Will Smith)

  Friendly rivalry occasionally spilling into jealousy over achievements and social attention.

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