Art Evans
Actor
Born March 27, 1942 in Berkeley, California, USA
Arthur James “Art” Evans (March 27, 1942 - December 21, 2024) was an American actor who made multiple film and television program appearances over the span of five decades. His acting career started with Frank Silvera's Theater of Being in Los Angeles. He took a starring role in "The Amen Corner," which transferred to Broadway in 1965. His first uncredited acting performance in film was "Claudine" in 1974. His first credited role was in "Chico and the Man" as Bubba in the episode "Too Many Crooks," which aired in 1976. He is probably best known for his role as Leslie Barnes in the action 1990s film "Die Hard 2: Die Harder," in which he plays an air traffic control tower employee. Evans has also appeared in "Fright Night" and "Fright Night II," as well as many appearances in a variety of television shows such as "M*A*S*H" and "Hill Street Blues." In 1984, Evans co-starred in the all-star African-American drama "A Soldier's Story" as the memorable brown-nosing character, Wilkie. His talents for many instruments came in handy when playing Blind Lemon Jefferson in the movie "Leadbelly." Also starred in the music video for Stevie Wonder's "Go Home."
Filmography
A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story
Self
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Charlie (voice)
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
Himself
Alien Rising
General Tabor
iSteve
Ol’ Mose
Last Man Standing
Mort
Anderson's Cross
Grandfather
Church: The Movie
Pastor Jones
House Under Siege
Jack Miller
Machete Joe
Sammy
Shades of Ray
Tyler
Jada
Howard
Young Cesar
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Commander
Lincoln Heights
Everybody Hates Chris
Luther
Never Die Alone
Mr. Waters
Gas
Will
The Watermelon Heist
Mailman
Super Spy: The Final Exit
Willie Ray
Monk
Rusty
Interstate 60
Otis
Boys Klub
Father Sal
Rhapsody
James Tanner
L.A. Heat
Always Outnumbered
Markham Peale
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
Metro
Lt. Sam Baffett
The Great White Hype
Minister
Bushwhacked
Marty (uncredited)
Tales from the Hood
Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
Bitter Harvest
Earl Yates
The X-Files
Argyle Saperstein
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walt Taylor
CB4
Albert Sr.
Trespass
Bradlee
The Finishing Touch
Lieutenant Morman
Mad About You
Ike
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Walton
Roc
The Repairman
Dream On
Dr. Perry
Die Hard 2
Leslie Barnes
Mom
Lt. Hendrix
Downtown
Henry Coleman
Family Matters
Ben
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Jimmy
The Mighty Quinn
Jump Jones
School Daze
Cedar Cloud
A Different World
Mr. Johnson
White of the Eye
Mendoza
Native Son
Doc
Ruthless People
Lt. Bender
Long Time Gone
Neighbor #1
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Arturo
227
Fright Night
Detective Lennox
Seduced
Cop #1
Into the Night
Jimmy
Tuff Turf
Security Guard
A Soldier's Story
Private Wilkie
The Seduction of Gina
Delivery Man
Christine
Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
Class Reunion
Carl Clapton
Wrong Is Right
Warehouse Guard
9 to 5
Morgan
Between Two Brothers
Sanitation Worker
World War III
Buford
American Playhouse
Walton
Hill Street Blues
Driver #2
First Family
Longo's Right Hand Man
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Intern
Skag
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Baggage Master
The Main Event
Fighter
The In-Laws
Treasury Truck Driver
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Principal
The Cracker Factory
Abdul
Some Kind of Miracle
Elvis
Youngblood
Junkie
King
A.D. King
Big Time
Buzz Murdock
Fun with Dick and Jane
Man At Bar
Minstrel Man
Tambo
Leadbelly
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Chico and the Man
Police Woman
Russ Singer
Amazing Grace
Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
Death Wish
Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
Claudine
Young Brother (uncredited)
Sisters
African Room Waiter (uncredited)
M*A*S*H
Dolan