Art Evans profile
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Art Evans

27th March 1942 Berkeley, California, USA Acting

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."

70 Movies 25 TV Shows 95 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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iSteve 14th April 2013 as Ol’ Mose
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Jada 13th October 2008 as Howard
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Gas 1st January 2004 as Will
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Metro 16th January 1997 as Lt. Sam Baffett
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CB4 12th March 1993 as Albert Sr.
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Mom 19th June 1990 as Lt. Hendrix
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Downtown 12th January 1990 as Henry Coleman
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Christine 9th December 1983 as Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
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Leadbelly 28th May 1976 as Blind Lemon Jefferson
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Amazing Grace 30th August 1974 as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
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Death Wish 24th July 1974 as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
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Claudine 22nd April 1974 as Young Brother (uncredited)
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Sisters 26th March 1973 as African Room Waiter (uncredited)
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Monk 12th July 2002 as Rusty
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Roc 25th August 1991 as The Repairman
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227 14th September 1985
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King 12th February 1978 as A.D. King