Art Evans
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Mar 27, 1942
- Died
- Dec 21, 2024 (aged 82)
- Place of birth
- Berkeley, California, USA
- Credits
- 96
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."
Known for
Filmography
A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story
2025Movie
Self
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022TV
Charlie (voice)
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
2016Movie
Himself
Alien Rising
2013Movie
General Tabor
iSteve
2013Movie
Ol’ Mose
Last Man Standing
2011TV
Mort
Anderson's Cross
2010Movie
Grandfather
Church: The Movie
2010Movie
Pastor Jones
House Under Siege
2010Movie
Jack Miller
Machete Joe
2010Movie
Sammy
Shades of Ray
2008Movie
Tyler
Jada
2008Movie
Howard
Young Cesar
2007Movie
The Sarah Silverman Program
2007TV
Commander
Lincoln Heights
2007TV
Everybody Hates Chris
2005TV
Luther
Never Die Alone
2004Movie
Mr. Waters
Gas
2004Movie
Will
The Watermelon Heist
2003Movie
Mailman
Super Spy: The Final Exit
2003Movie
Willie Ray
Monk
2002TV
Rusty
Interstate 60
2002Movie
Otis
Boys Klub
2001Movie
Father Sal
Rhapsody
2001Movie
James Tanner
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
2000Movie
L.A. Heat
1999TV
After All
1999Movie
Always Outnumbered
1998Movie
Markham Peale
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997TV
Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
Metro
1997Movie
Lt. Sam Baffett
The Great White Hype
1996Movie
Minister
Bushwhacked
1995Movie
Marty (uncredited)
Tales from the Hood
1995Movie
Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
Bitter Harvest
1993Movie
Earl Yates
The X-Files
1993TV
Argyle Saperstein
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993TV
Walt Taylor
CB4
1993Movie
Albert Sr.
Trespass
1992Movie
Bradlee
The Finishing Touch
1992Movie
Lieutenant Morman
Mad About You
1992TV
Ike
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
1991Movie
Walton
Roc
1991TV
The Repairman
Dream On
1990TV
Dr. Perry
Die Hard 2
1990Movie
Leslie Barnes
Mom
1990Movie
Lt. Hendrix
Downtown
1990Movie
Henry Coleman
Family Matters
1989TV
Ben
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989TV
Jimmy
The Mighty Quinn
1989Movie
Jump Jones
School Daze
1988Movie
Cedar Cloud
A Different World
1987TV
Mr. Johnson
White of the Eye
1987Movie
Mendoza
Native Son
1986Movie
Doc
Ruthless People
1986Movie
Lt. Bender
Long Time Gone
1986Movie
Neighbor #1
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986Movie
Arturo
227
1985TV
Fright Night
1985Movie
Detective Lennox
Handsome Harry's
1985Movie
Speedy Simms
Seduced
1985Movie
Cop #1
Into the Night
1985Movie
Jimmy
Tuff Turf
1985Movie
Security Guard
A Soldier's Story
1984Movie
Private Wilkie
The Seduction of Gina
1984Movie
Delivery Man
Christine
1983Movie
Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
Class Reunion
1982Movie
Carl Clapton
Wrong Is Right
1982Movie
Warehouse Guard
9 to 5
1982TV
Morgan
Between Two Brothers
1982Movie
Sanitation Worker
World War III
1982TV
Buford
American Playhouse
1982TV
Walton, Doc
Hill Street Blues
1981TV
Driver #2, William Teacher, Floyd Joyner
First Family
1980Movie
Longo's Right Hand Man
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
1980Movie
Intern
Skag
1980Movie
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979Movie
Baggage Master
The Main Event
1979Movie
Fighter
The In-Laws
1979Movie
Treasury Truck Driver, Driver
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
1979Movie
Principal
The Cracker Factory
1979Movie
Abdul
Some Kind of Miracle
1979Movie
Elvis
Youngblood
1978Movie
Junkie
King
1978TV
A.D. King
Big Time
1977Movie
Buzz Murdock
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977Movie
Man At Bar
Minstrel Man
1977Movie
Tambo
Leadbelly
1976Movie
Blind Lemon Jefferson
The Orphan and the Dude
1975Movie
Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
Chico and the Man
1974TV
Police Woman
1974TV
Russ Singer
Amazing Grace
1974Movie
Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
Death Wish
1974Movie
Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
Claudine
1974Movie
Young Brother (uncredited)
Sisters
1973Movie
African Room Waiter (uncredited)
M*A*S*H
1972TV
Dolan
Revenge of the Nerds
TV
Wallace Carter