Art Evans
Arthur James “Art” Evans is an American actor who has made multiple film and television program appearances over the span of three decades. His acting career, spanning over 30 years, 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 films 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
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
as Charlie (voice)
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
2016
as Himself
Alien Rising
2013
as General Tabor
iSteve
2013
as Ol’ Mose
Last Man Standing
2011
as Mort
Anderson's Cross
2010
as Grandfather
Church: The Movie
2010
as Pastor Jones
House Under Siege
2010
as Jack Miller
Machete Joe
2010
as Sammy
Shades of Ray
2008
as Tyler
Jada
2008
as Howard
Young Cesar
2007
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
as Commander
Lincoln Heights
2007
Never Die Alone
2004
as Mr. Waters
Gas
2004
as Will
The Watermelon Heist
2003
as Mailman
Super Spy: The Final Exit
2003
as Willie Ray
Monk
2002
as Rusty
Interstate 60
2002
as Otis
Boys Klub
2001
as Father Sal
Rhapsody
2001
as James Tanner
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
2000
L.A. Heat
1999
After All
1999
Always Outnumbered
1998
as Markham Peale
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
Metro
1997
as Lt. Sam Baffett
The Great White Hype
1996
as Minister
Bushwhacked
1995
as Marty (uncredited)
Tales from the Hood
1995
as Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
Bitter Harvest
1993
as Earl Yates
The X-Files
1993
as Argyle Saperstein
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Walt Taylor
CB4
1993
as Albert Sr.
Trespass
1992
as Bradlee
The Finishing Touch
1992
as Lieutenant Morman
Mad About You
1992
as Ike
Roc
1991
as The Repairman
Dream On
1990
as Dr. Perry
Die Hard 2
1990
as Leslie Barnes
Mom
1990
as Lt. Hendrix
Downtown
1990
as Henry Coleman
Family Matters
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
The Mighty Quinn
1989
as Jump Jones
School Daze
1988
as Cedar Cloud
A Different World
1987
as Mr. Johnson
White of the Eye
1987
as Detective Charles Mendoza
Native Son
1986
as Doc
Ruthless People
1986
as Lt. Bender
Long Time Gone
1986
as Neighbor #1
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986
as Arturo
227
1985
Fright Night
1985
as Detective Lennox
Handsome Harry's
1985
as Speedy Simms
Seduced
1985
as Cop #1
Into the Night
1985
as Jimmy
Tuff Turf
1985
as Security Guard
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
1984
as Walton
A Soldier's Story
1984
as Private Wilkie
The Seduction of Gina
1984
as Delivery Man
Christine
1983
as Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
Class Reunion
1982
as Carl Clapton
Wrong Is Right
1982
as Warehouse Guard
9 to 5
1982
as Morgan
Between Two Brothers
1982
as Sanitation Worker
World War III
1982
as Buford
Hill Street Blues
1981
First Family
1980
as Longo's Right Hand Man
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
1980
as Intern
Skag
1980
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
as Baggage Master
The Main Event
1979
as Fighter
The In-Laws
1979
as Treasury Truck Driver
The In-Laws
1979
as Driver
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
1979
as Principal
The Cracker Factory
1979
as Abdul
Some Kind of Miracle
1979
as Elvis
Youngblood
1978
as Junkie
King
1978
as A.D. King
Big Time
1977
as Buzz Murdock
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
as Man At Bar
Minstrel Man
1977
as Tambo
Leadbelly
1976
as Blind Lemon Jefferson
The Orphan and the Dude
1975
as Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
Chico and the Man
1974
Police Woman
1974
as Russ Singer
Death Wish
1974
as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
Claudine
1974
as Young Brother (uncredited)
Sisters
1973
as African Room Waiter (uncredited)
M*A*S*H
1972
as Dolan