1942-03-27 Berkeley, California, USA
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.
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You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night | Himself | 2016-12-02 |
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iSteve | Ol’ Mose | 2013-04-14 |
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Alien Rising | General Tabor | 2013-07-03 |
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House Under Siege | Jack Miller | 2010-03-14 |
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Church: The Movie | Pastor Jones | 2010-04-01 |
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Machete Joe | Sammy | 2010-01-29 |
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Anderson's Cross | Grandfather | 2010-05-20 |
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Jada | Howard | 2008-10-13 |
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Shades of Ray | Tyler | 2008-10-18 |
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Young Cesar | 2007-06-26 | |
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Gas | Will | 2004-01-01 |
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Never Die Alone | Mr. Waters | 2004-03-26 |
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The Watermelon Heist | Mailman | 2003-01-01 |
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Super Spy: The Final Exit | Willie Ray | 2003-01-01 |
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Interstate 60 | Otis | 2002-04-13 |
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Rhapsody | James Tanner | 2001-03-15 |
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Boys Klub | Father Sal | 2001-06-01 |
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The Cheapest Movie Ever Made | 2000-01-01 | |
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After All | 1999-01-22 | |
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Always Outnumbered | Markham Peale | 1998-03-21 |
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Metro | Lt. Sam Baffett | 1997-01-16 |
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The Great White Hype | Minister | 1996-05-03 |
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Tales from the Hood | Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance") | 1995-05-24 |
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Bushwhacked | Marty (uncredited) | 1995-08-04 |
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CB4 | Albert Sr. | 1993-03-12 |
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Bitter Harvest | Earl Yates | 1993-11-03 |
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The Finishing Touch | Lieutenant Morman | 1992-12-16 |
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Trespass | Bradlee | 1992-12-25 |
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Downtown | Henry Coleman | 1990-01-12 |
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Die Hard 2 | Leslie Barnes | 1990-07-03 |
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Mom | Lt. Hendrix | 1990-06-19 |
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The Mighty Quinn | Jump Jones | 1989-02-17 |
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School Daze | Cedar Cloud | 1988-02-12 |
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White of the Eye | Detective Charles Mendoza | 1987-06-19 |
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Ruthless People | Lt. Bender | 1986-06-26 |
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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling | Arturo | 1986-05-02 |
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Native Son | Doc | 1986-12-24 |
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Long Time Gone | Neighbor #1 | 1986-05-23 |
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Seduced | Cop #1 | 1985-03-12 |
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Fright Night | Detective Lennox | 1985-08-02 |
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Handsome Harry's | Speedy Simms | 1985-07-23 |
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Tuff Turf | Security Guard | 1985-01-11 |
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Into the Night | Jimmy | 1985-02-22 |
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The Seduction of Gina | Delivery Man | 1984-01-17 |
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Solomon Northup's Odyssey | Walton | 1984-12-11 |
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A Soldier's Story | Private Wilkie | 1984-09-14 |
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Christine | Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited) | 1983-12-09 |
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Class Reunion | Carl Clapton | 1982-10-29 |
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Between Two Brothers | Sanitation Worker | 1982-03-09 |
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Wrong Is Right | Warehouse Guard | 1982-04-16 |
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Skag | 1980-01-06 | |
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First Family | Longo's Right Hand Man | 1980-12-25 |
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The Boy Who Drank Too Much | Intern | 1980-02-06 |
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The In-Laws | Driver | 1979-06-15 |
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The In-Laws | Treasury Truck Driver | 1979-06-15 |
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings | Principal | 1979-04-28 |
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The Cracker Factory | Abdul | 1979-03-16 |
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The Main Event | Fighter | 1979-06-22 |
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Some Kind of Miracle | Elvis | 1979-01-03 |
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The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again | Baggage Master | 1979-06-27 |
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Youngblood | Junkie | 1978-05-24 |
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Big Time | Buzz Murdock | 1977-07-31 |
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Minstrel Man | Tambo | 1977-03-02 |
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Fun with Dick and Jane | Man At Bar | 1977-03-18 |
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Leadbelly | Blind Lemon Jefferson | 1976-05-28 |
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The Orphan and the Dude | Curtis 'The Dude' Brown | 1975-07-18 |
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Claudine | Young Brother (uncredited) | 1974-04-22 |
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Death Wish | Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited) | 1974-07-24 |
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Sisters | African Room Waiter (uncredited) | 1972-11-18 |
