Art Evans

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 "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 & TV Shows

1. Die Hard 2 (1990) — Leslie Barnes
2. The X-Files (1993) — Argyle Saperstein
3. Christine (1983) — Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
4. Fright Night (1985) — Detective Lennox
5. Monk (2002) — Rusty
6. Everybody Hates Chris (2005) — Luther
7. Death Wish (1974) — Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
8. Interstate 60 (2002) — Otis
9. M*A*S*H (1972) — Dolan
10. Metro (1997) — Lt. Sam Baffett
11. Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) — Walt Taylor
12. Ruthless People (1986) — Lt. Bender
13. Sisters (1973) — African Room Waiter (uncredited)
14. Last Man Standing (2011) — Mort
15. Family Matters (1989) — Ben
16. Into the Night (1985) — Jimmy
17. Mad About You (1992) — Ike
18. Trespass (1992) — Bradlee
19. A Soldier's Story (1984) — Private Wilkie
20. Tales from the Hood (1995) — Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
21. CB4 (1993) — Albert Sr.
22. The Mighty Quinn (1989) — Jump Jones
23. Never Die Alone (2004) — Mr. Waters
24. The In-Laws (1979) — Treasury Truck Driver
25. Tuff Turf (1985) — Security Guard
26. Bushwhacked (1995) — Marty (uncredited)
27. Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) — Jimmy
28. Hill Street Blues (1981) — Driver #2
29. School Daze (1988) — Cedar Cloud
30. The Great White Hype (1996) — Minister
31. White of the Eye (1987) — Mendoza
32. Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) — Man At Bar
33. The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) — Baggage Master
34. The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) — Commander
35. A Different World (1987) — Mr. Johnson
36. The Main Event (1979) — Fighter
37. Wrong Is Right (1982) — Warehouse Guard
38. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) — Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
39. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022) — Charlie (voice)
40. Downtown (1990) — Henry Coleman