Art Evans

Biography

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."

Filmografi

Die Hard 21990 · Leslie BarnesChristine1983 · Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)Fright Night1985 · Detective LennoxInterstate 602002 · OtisDeath Wish1974 · Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)Tuff Turf1985 · Security GuardFun with Dick and Jane1977 · Man At BarRuthless People1986 · Lt. BenderInto the Night1985 · JimmyBoys Klub2001 · Father SalSkag1980 · Seduced1985 · Cop #1Tales from the Hood1995 · Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")Trespass1992 · BradleeMetro1997 · Lt. Sam BaffettAfter All1999 · Sisters1973 · African Room Waiter (uncredited)Leadbelly1976 · Blind Lemon JeffersonMachete Joe2010 · SammyBushwhacked1995 · Marty (uncredited)The In-Laws1979 · Treasury Truck DriverA Soldier's Story1984 · Private WilkieSchool Daze1988 · Cedar CloudThe Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again1979 · Baggage Master