Art Evans
Acting
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."
Born: March 27, 1942
Place of Birth: Berkeley, California, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Charlie (voice)
as General Tabor
as Ol’ Mose
as Mort
as Grandfather
as Pastor Jones
as Jack Miller
as Sammy
as Tyler
as Howard
as Commander
as Luther
as Mr. Waters
as Will
as Mailman
as Willie Ray
as Rusty
as Otis
as Father Sal
as James Tanner
as Markham Peale
as Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
as Lt. Sam Baffett
as Minister
as Marty (uncredited)
as Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
as Earl Yates
as Argyle Saperstein
as Walt Taylor
as Albert Sr.
as Bradlee
as Lieutenant Morman
as Ike
as The Repairman
as Wallace Carter
as Dr. Perry
as Leslie Barnes
as Lt. Hendrix
as Henry Coleman
as Jump Jones
as Cedar Cloud
as Mr. Johnson
as Mendoza
as Doc
as Lt. Bender
as Neighbor #1
as Arturo
as Detective Lennox
as Cop #1
as Jimmy
as Security Guard
as Walton
as Private Wilkie
as Delivery Man
as Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
as Carl Clapton
as Warehouse Guard
as Morgan
as Sanitation Worker
as Buford
as Driver #2
as William Teacher
as Floyd Joyner
as Longo's Right Hand Man
as Intern
as Baggage Master
as Fighter
as Treasury Truck Driver
as Driver
as Principal
as Abdul
as Elvis
as Junkie
as A.D. King
as Buzz Murdock
as Man At Bar
as Tambo
as Blind Lemon Jefferson
as Russ Singer
as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
as Young Brother (uncredited)
as African Room Waiter (uncredited)
as Dolan