Biography
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 "MAS*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."
Acted in 90
2010s
- 2013
Alien Rising
General Tabor
iSteve
Ol’ Mose
- 2011
- 2010
Anderson's Cross
Grandfather
Church: The Movie
Pastor Jones
House Under Siege
Jack Miller
2000s
- 2008
Shades of Ray
Tyler
Jada
Howard
- 2007
Young Cesar
Movie
- 2005
- 2004
Gas
Will
- 2003
The Watermelon Heist
Mailman
Super Spy: The Final Exit
Willie Ray
- 2002
- 2001
Rhapsody
James Tanner
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Always Outnumbered
Markham Peale
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1993
CB4
Albert Sr.
- 1992
The Finishing Touch
Lieutenant Morman
- 1991
- 1990
Mom
Lt. Hendrix
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
School Daze
Cedar Cloud
- 1987
- 1986
Native Son
Doc
Long Time Gone
Neighbor #1
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Arturo
- 1985
Seduced
Cop #1
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
Wrong Is Right
Warehouse Guard
Between Two Brothers
Sanitation Worker
World War III
Buford · 2 episodes
- 1981
- 1980
First Family
Longo's Right Hand Man
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Intern
Skag
Movie
1970s
- 1979
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Principal
The Cracker Factory
Abdul
Some Kind of Miracle
Elvis
- 1978
Youngblood
Junkie
King
A.D. King · 3 episodes
- 1977
Big Time
Buzz Murdock
Minstrel Man
Tambo
- 1976
Leadbelly
Blind Lemon Jefferson
- 1975
The Orphan and the Dude
Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
- 1974
Amazing Grace
Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
Claudine
Young Brother (uncredited)
- 1973
- 1972
Appearances2
2020s
- 2025
A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story
Self
2010s
- 2016
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
Himself