Art Evans
Born
March 27, 1942
Died
December 21, 2024 (82 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Berkeley, California, USA
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."
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Charlie (voice) · (2 episodes)
2022
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
Himself
2016
Alien Rising
General Tabor
2013
iSteve
Ol’ Mose
2013
Last Man Standing
Mort · (1 episode)
2011
Anderson's Cross
Grandfather
2010
Church: The Movie
Pastor Jones
2010
House Under Siege
Jack Miller
2010
Machete Joe
Sammy
2010
Shades of Ray
Tyler
2008
Jada
Howard
2008
Young Cesar
2007
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Commander · (1 episode)
2007
Lincoln Heights
(1 episode)
2007
Never Die Alone
Mr. Waters
2004
Gas
Will
2004
The Watermelon Heist
Mailman
2003
Super Spy: The Final Exit
Willie Ray
2003
Monk
Rusty · (1 episode)
2002
Interstate 60
Otis
2002
Boys Klub
Father Sal
2001
Rhapsody
James Tanner
2001
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
2000
L.A. Heat
(1 episode)
1999
After All
1999
Always Outnumbered
Markham Peale
1998
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Wally (segment "They Towed My Car") · (1 episode)
1997
Metro
Lt. Sam Baffett
1997
The Great White Hype
Minister
1996
Bushwhacked
Marty (uncredited)
1995
Tales from the Hood
Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
1995
Bitter Harvest
Earl Yates
1993
The X-Files
Argyle Saperstein · (1 episode)
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walt Taylor · (1 episode)
1993
CB4
Albert Sr.
1993
Trespass
Bradlee
1992
The Finishing Touch
Lieutenant Morman
1992
Mad About You
Ike · (2 episodes)
1992
Roc
The Repairman · (1 episode)
1991
Revenge of the Nerds Unaired Pilot
Wallace Carter
1991
Dream On
Dr. Perry · (1 episode)
1990
Die Hard 2
Leslie Barnes
1990
Mom
Lt. Hendrix
1990
Downtown
Henry Coleman
1990
Family Matters
(1 episode)
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.
(1 episode)
1989
The Mighty Quinn
Jump Jones
1989
School Daze
Cedar Cloud
1988
A Different World
Mr. Johnson · (2 episodes)
1987
White of the Eye
Mendoza
1987
Native Son
Doc
1986
Ruthless People
Lt. Bender
1986
Long Time Gone
Neighbor #1
1986
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Arturo
1986
227
(1 episode)
1985
Fright Night
Detective Lennox
1985
Handsome Harry's
Speedy Simms
1985
Seduced
Cop #1
1985
Into the Night
Jimmy
1985
Tuff Turf
Security Guard
1985
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Walton
1984
A Soldier's Story
Private Wilkie
1984
The Seduction of Gina
Delivery Man
1984
Christine
Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
1983
Class Reunion
Carl Clapton
1982
Wrong Is Right
Warehouse Guard
1982
9 to 5
Morgan · (52 episodes)
1982
Between Two Brothers
Sanitation Worker
1982
World War III
Buford · (2 episodes)
1982
Hill Street Blues
Driver #2 · (1 episode)
1981
Hill Street Blues
William Teacher · (1 episode)
1981
Hill Street Blues
Floyd Joyner · (1 episode)
1981
First Family
Longo's Right Hand Man
1980
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Intern
1980
Skag
1980
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Baggage Master
1979
The Main Event
Fighter
1979
The In-Laws
Treasury Truck Driver
1979
The In-Laws
Driver
1979
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Principal
1979
The Cracker Factory
Abdul
1979
Some Kind of Miracle
Elvis
1979
Youngblood
Junkie
1978
King
A.D. King · (3 episodes)
1978
Big Time
Buzz Murdock
1977
Fun with Dick and Jane
Man At Bar
1977
Minstrel Man
Tambo
1977
Leadbelly
Blind Lemon Jefferson
1976
The Orphan and the Dude
Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
1975
Chico and the Man
(1 episode)
1974
Police Woman
Russ Singer · (1 episode)
1974
Amazing Grace
Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
1974
Death Wish
Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
1974
Claudine
Young Brother (uncredited)
1974
Sisters
African Room Waiter (uncredited)
1973
M*A*S*H
Dolan · (1 episode)
1972