Acting · Berkeley, California, USA · Born March 27, 1942
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."
MovieA Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story
2022
as Self
TVThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
as Charlie (voice)
MovieYou're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
2016
as Himself
MovieAlien Rising
2013
as General Tabor
MovieiSteve
2013
as Ol’ Mose
TVLast Man Standing
2011
as Mort
MovieAnderson's Cross
2010
as Grandfather
MovieChurch: The Movie
2010
as Pastor Jones
MovieHouse Under Siege
2010
as Jack Miller
MovieMachete Joe
2010
as Sammy
MovieShades of Ray
2008
as Tyler
MovieJada
2008
as Howard
MovieYoung Cesar
2007
TVThe Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
as Commander
TVLincoln Heights
2007
TVEverybody Hates Chris
2005
as Luther
MovieNever Die Alone
2004
as Mr. Waters
MovieGas
2004
as Will
MovieThe Watermelon Heist
2003
as Mailman
MovieSuper Spy: The Final Exit
2003
as Willie Ray
TVMonk
2002
as Rusty
MovieInterstate 60
2002
as Otis
MovieBoys Klub
2001
as Father Sal
MovieRhapsody
2001
as James Tanner
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
2000
TVL.A. Heat
1999
After All
1999
MovieAlways Outnumbered
1998
as Markham Peale
TVBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
MovieMetro
1997
as Lt. Sam Baffett
MovieThe Great White Hype
1996
as Minister
MovieBushwhacked
1995
as Marty (uncredited)
MovieTales from the Hood
1995
as Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
MovieBitter Harvest
1993
as Earl Yates
TVThe X-Files
1993
as Argyle Saperstein
TVWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Walt Taylor
MovieCB4
1993
as Albert Sr.
MovieTrespass
1992
as Bradlee
MovieThe Finishing Touch
1992
as Lieutenant Morman
TVMad About You
1992
as Ike
MovieSolomon Northup's Odyssey
1991
as Walton
TVRoc
1991
as The Repairman
TVDream On
1990
as Dr. Perry
MovieDie Hard 2
1990
as Leslie Barnes
MovieMom
1990
as Lt. Hendrix
MovieDowntown
1990
as Henry Coleman
TVFamily Matters
1989
as Ben
TVDoogie Howser, M.D.
1989
as Jimmy
MovieThe Mighty Quinn
1989
as Jump Jones
MovieSchool Daze
1988
as Cedar Cloud
TVA Different World
1987
as Mr. Johnson
MovieWhite of the Eye
1987
as Mendoza
MovieNative Son
1986
as Doc
MovieRuthless People
1986
as Lt. Bender
MovieLong Time Gone
1986
as Neighbor #1
MovieJo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986
as Arturo
TV227
1985
MovieFright Night
1985
as Detective Lennox
Handsome Harry's
1985
as Speedy Simms
MovieSeduced
1985
as Cop #1
MovieInto the Night
1985
as Jimmy
MovieTuff Turf
1985
as Security Guard
MovieA Soldier's Story
1984
as Private Wilkie
MovieThe Seduction of Gina
1984
as Delivery Man
MovieChristine
1983
as Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
MovieClass Reunion
1982
as Carl Clapton
MovieWrong Is Right
1982
as Warehouse Guard
TV9 to 5
1982
as Morgan
MovieBetween Two Brothers
1982
as Sanitation Worker
TVWorld War III
1982
as Buford
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Walton
TVHill Street Blues
1981
as Driver #2
MovieFirst Family
1980
as Longo's Right Hand Man
MovieThe Boy Who Drank Too Much
1980
as Intern
MovieSkag
1980
MovieThe Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
as Baggage Master
MovieThe Main Event
1979
as Fighter
MovieThe In-Laws
1979
as Treasury Truck Driver
MovieI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
1979
as Principal
MovieThe Cracker Factory
1979
as Abdul
MovieSome Kind of Miracle
1979
as Elvis
MovieYoungblood
1978
as Junkie
TVKing
1978
as A.D. King
MovieBig Time
1977
as Buzz Murdock
MovieFun with Dick and Jane
1977
as Man At Bar
MovieMinstrel Man
1977
as Tambo
MovieLeadbelly
1976
as Blind Lemon Jefferson
The Orphan and the Dude
1975
as Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
TVChico and the Man
1974
TVPolice Woman
1974
as Russ Singer
MovieAmazing Grace
1974
as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
MovieDeath Wish
1974
as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
MovieClaudine
1974
as Young Brother (uncredited)
MovieSisters
1973
as African Room Waiter (uncredited)
TVM*A*S*H
1972
as Dolan
Revenge of the Nerds
as Wallace Carter
