Biography
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.
Filmography
all 93
Movies 71
TV Shows 22
self 2
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A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story (2022)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022)
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night (2016)
Alien Rising (2013)
iSteve (2013)
Last Man Standing (2011)
Anderson's Cross (2010)
Church: The Movie (2010)
House Under Siege (2010)
Machete Joe (2010)
Shades of Ray (2008)
Jada (2008)
Young Cesar (2007)
Lincoln Heights (2007)
Testify (2006)
Never Die Alone (2004)
Gas (2004)
The Watermelon Heist (2003)
Super Spy: The Final Exit (2003)
Monk (2002)
Interstate 60 (2002)
Boys Klub (2001)
Rhapsody (2001)
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made (2000)
L.A. Heat (1999)
After All (1999)
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1998)
Always Outnumbered (1998)
Metro (1997)
The Great White Hype (1996)
Bushwhacked (1995)
Tales from the Hood (1995)
Bitter Harvest (1993)
The X-Files (1993)
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
CB4 (1993)
Trespass (1992)
The Finishing Touch (1992)
Mad About You (1992)
Roc (1991)
Revenge of the Nerds (1991)
Dream On (1990)
Die Hard 2 (1990)
Mom (1990)
Downtown (1990)
Family Matters (1989)
Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989)
The Mighty Quinn (1989)
School Daze (1988)
A Different World (1987)
White of the Eye (1987)
Native Son (1986)
Ruthless People (1986)
Long Time Gone (1986)
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
227 (1985)
Fright Night (1985)
Handsome Harry's (1985)
Seduced (1985)
Into the Night (1985)
Tuff Turf (1985)
Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1984)
A Soldier's Story (1984)
The Seduction of Gina (1984)
Christine (1983)
Class Reunion (1982)
Wrong Is Right (1982)
Nine to Five (1982)
Between Two Brothers (1982)
World War III (1982)
Hill Street Blues (1981)
First Family (1980)
The Boy Who Drank Too Much (1980)
Skag (1980)
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)
The Main Event (1979)
The In-Laws (1979)
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979)
The Cracker Factory (1979)
Some Kind of Miracle (1979)
Youngblood (1978)
King (1978)
Big Time (1977)
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)
Minstrel Man (1977)
Leadbelly (1976)
The Orphan and the Dude (1975)
Police Woman (1974)
Chico and the Man (1974)
Death Wish (1974)
Claudine (1974)
Sisters (1972)
M*A*S*H (1972)
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GenderMale
Birthday1942-03-27 (82 years old)
Birth PlaceBerkeley, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsArt J. Evans
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