Art Evans
Acting
🎂 1942-03-27
Arthur James “Art” Evans 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."
Cast credits(96)
Russ Singer
1974
Rusty
2002
1989
Argyle Saperstein
1993
Mr. Johnson
1987
Dolan
1972
1989
Ike
1992
Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
1997
Mort
2011
1974
Commander
2007
Morgan
1982
Walt Taylor
1993
1985
Driver #2
1981
William Teacher
1981
Floyd Joyner
1981
Charlie (voice)
2022
Dr. Perry
1990
The Repairman
1991
Buford
1982
1999
Leslie Barnes
1990
Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
1983
2007
Detective Lennox
1985
Otis
2002
Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
1974
Lt. Bender
1986
Lt. Sam Baffett
1997
African Room Waiter (uncredited)
1973
Jimmy
1985
A.D. King
1978
Albert Sr.
1993
Treasury Truck Driver
1979
Driver
1979
Bradlee
1992
Minister
1996
Mr. Waters
2004
Man At Bar
1977
Security Guard
1985
Jump Jones
1989
General Tabor
2013
Marty (uncredited)
1995
Private Wilkie
1984
Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
1995
Baggage Master
1979
Cedar Cloud
1988
Arturo
1986
Blind Lemon Jefferson
1976
Lt. Hendrix
1990
Henry Coleman
1990
Tyler
2008
Earl Yates
1993
Mendoza
1987
Warehouse Guard
1982
Delivery Man
1984
Fighter
1979
Young Brother (uncredited)
1974
Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
1974
Tambo
1977
Doc
1986
Longo's Right Hand Man
1980
Markham Peale
1998
Will
2004
Carl Clapton
1982
1980
Intern
1980
Pastor Jones
2010
Walton
1984
Junkie
1978
Mailman
2003
2007
Jack Miller
2010
Lieutenant Morman
1992
Ol’ Mose
2013
Sammy
2010
Cop #1
1985
Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
1975
Elvis
1979
Neighbor #1
1986
Howard
2008
Father Sal
2001
1999
Abdul
1979
Principal
1979
Himself
2016
Willie Ray
2003
Sanitation Worker
1982
Wallace Carter
1991
Buzz Murdock
1977
Grandfather
2010
Speedy Simms
1985
2000
James Tanner
2001