Art Evans

Acting

Born March 27, 1942 — Died December 21, 2024 Berkeley, California, USA

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."

Movies(70)

A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story

Self

2022

You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night

Himself

2016

Alien Rising

General Tabor

2013

iSteve

Ol’ Mose

2013

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

Never Die Alone

Mr. Waters

2004

Gas

Will

2004

The Watermelon Heist

Mailman

2003

Super Spy: The Final Exit

Willie Ray

2003

Interstate 60

Otis

2002

Boys Klub

Father Sal

2001

Rhapsody

James Tanner

2001

The Cheapest Movie Ever Made

2000

After All

1999

Always Outnumbered

Markham Peale

1998

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

CB4

Albert Sr.

1993

Trespass

Bradlee

1992

The Finishing Touch

Lieutenant Morman

1992

Solomon Northup's Odyssey

Walton

1991

Die Hard 2

Leslie Barnes

1990

Mom

Lt. Hendrix

1990

Downtown

Henry Coleman

1990

The Mighty Quinn

Jump Jones

1989

School Daze

Cedar Cloud

1988

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

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

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

Between Two Brothers

Sanitation Worker

1982

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

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Principal

1979

The Cracker Factory

Abdul

1979

Some Kind of Miracle

Elvis

1979

Youngblood

Junkie

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

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

Art Evans

TV Shows(25)

Movies(70)