Art Evans
Acting
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."
Known for
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tvThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
Charlie (voice)
movieAlien Rising
2013
General Tabor
movieiSteve
2013
Ol’ Mose
movieAnderson's Cross
2010
Grandfather
movieChurch: The Movie
2010
Pastor Jones
movieHouse Under Siege
2010
Jack Miller
movieMachete Joe
2010
Sammy
movieJada
2008
Howard
tvThe Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
Commander
movieNever Die Alone
2004
Mr. Waters
movieGas
2004
Will
movieSuper Spy: The Final Exit
2003
Willie Ray
tvMonk
2002
Rusty
movieBoys Klub
2001
Father Sal
movieRhapsody
2001
James Tanner
movieAlways Outnumbered
1998
Markham Peale
tvBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
movieMetro
1997
Lt. Sam Baffett
movieThe Great White Hype
1996
Minister
movieBushwhacked
1995
Marty (uncredited)
movieTales from the Hood
1995
Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
movieBitter Harvest
1993
Earl Yates
tvThe X-Files
1993
Argyle Saperstein
tvWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
Walt Taylor
movieCB4
1993
Albert Sr.
movieTrespass
1992
Bradlee
movieThe Finishing Touch
1992
Lieutenant Morman
tvRoc
1991
The Repairman
tvDream On
1990
Dr. Perry
movieDie Hard 2
1990
Leslie Barnes
movieMom
1990
Lt. Hendrix
movieDowntown
1990
Henry Coleman
movieThe Mighty Quinn
1989
Jump Jones
movieSchool Daze
1988
Cedar Cloud
tvA Different World
1987
Mr. Johnson
movieWhite of the Eye
1987
Mendoza
movieRuthless People
1986
Lt. Bender
movieLong Time Gone
1986
Neighbor #1
movieFright Night
1985
Detective Lennox
Handsome Harry's
1985
Speedy Simms
movieSeduced
1985
Cop #1
movieTuff Turf
1985
Security Guard
movieA Soldier's Story
1984
Private Wilkie
movieThe Seduction of Gina
1984
Delivery Man
movieChristine
1983
Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
movieClass Reunion
1982
Carl Clapton
movieWrong Is Right
1982
Warehouse Guard
tv9 to 5
1982
Morgan
movieBetween Two Brothers
1982
Sanitation Worker
tvWorld War III
1982
Buford
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Walton / Doc
tvHill Street Blues
1981
Driver #2 / William Teacher / Floyd Joyner
movieFirst Family
1980
Longo's Right Hand Man
movieThe Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
Baggage Master
movieThe Main Event
1979
Fighter
movieThe In-Laws
1979
Treasury Truck Driver / Driver
movieYoungblood
1978
Junkie
tvKing
1978
A.D. King
movieBig Time
1977
Buzz Murdock
movieFun with Dick and Jane
1977
Man At Bar
movieLeadbelly
1976
Blind Lemon Jefferson
The Orphan and the Dude
1975
Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
tvPolice Woman
1974
Russ Singer
movieAmazing Grace
1974
Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
movieDeath Wish
1974
Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
movieClaudine
1974
Young Brother (uncredited)
movieSisters
1973
African Room Waiter (uncredited)
tvM*A*S*H
1972
Dolan
Revenge of the Nerds
Wallace Carter