Art Evans
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 27, 1942
- Died
- December 21, 2024
- Birthplace
- 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."
Filmography
A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story 2025
as Self
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night 2016
as Himself
Alien Rising 2013
as General Tabor
iSteve 2013
as Ol’ Mose
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
Actor
Never Die Alone 2004
as Mr. Waters
Gas 2004
as Will
Super Spy: The Final Exit 2003
as Willie Ray
The Watermelon Heist 2003
as Mailman
Interstate 60 2002
as Otis
Boys Klub 2001
as Father Sal
Rhapsody 2001
as James Tanner
- The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made 2000
Actor
- After All
After All 1999
Actor
Always Outnumbered 1998
as Markham Peale
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
CB4 1993
as Albert Sr.
Trespass 1992
as Bradlee
The Finishing Touch 1992
as Lieutenant Morman
Solomon Northup's Odyssey 1991
as Walton
Die Hard 2 1990
as Leslie Barnes
Mom 1990
as Lt. Hendrix
Downtown 1990
as Henry Coleman
The Mighty Quinn 1989
as Jump Jones
School Daze 1988
as Cedar Cloud
White of the Eye 1987
as 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
Fright Night 1985
as Detective Lennox
- Handsome Harry's
Handsome Harry's 1985
as Speedy Simms
Seduced 1985
as Cop #1
Into the Night 1985
as Jimmy
Tuff Turf 1985
as Security Guard
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
Between Two Brothers 1982
as Sanitation Worker
First Family 1980
as Longo's Right Hand Man
The Boy Who Drank Too Much 1980
as Intern
Skag 1980
Actor
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again 1979
as Baggage Master
The Main Event 1979
as Fighter
The In-Laws 1979
as Treasury Truck Driver, 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
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
Amazing Grace 1974
as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
Death Wish 1974
as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
Claudine 1974
as Young Brother (uncredited)
Sisters 1973
as African Room Waiter (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.