Art Evans

Acting Mar 27, 1942 Dec 21, 2024 (aged 82) Berkeley, California, USA

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."

98 Acting Credits

Art Evans

Acting

Die Hard 2

The X-Files

Christine

Fright Night

Monk

Everybody Hates Chris

Death Wish

Interstate 60

M*A*S*H

Metro

Walker, Texas Ranger

Ruthless People

Sisters

Last Man Standing

Family Matters

Into the Night

Mad About You

Trespass

A Soldier's Story

Tales from the Hood

CB4

Never Die Alone

The In-Laws

The In-Laws

MAS*H