1942-03-27 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."
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A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story | Self | 2022-11-09 |
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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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Anderson's Cross | Grandfather | 2010-05-20 |
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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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Shades of Ray | Tyler | 2008-10-18 |
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Jada | Howard | 2008-10-13 |
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Young Cesar | 2007-06-26 | |
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Never Die Alone | Mr. Waters | 2004-03-26 |
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Gas | Will | 2004-01-01 |
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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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Boys Klub | Father Sal | 2001-06-01 |
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Rhapsody | James Tanner | 2001-03-15 |
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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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Bushwhacked | Marty (uncredited) | 1995-08-04 |
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Tales from the Hood | Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance") | 1995-05-24 |
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Bitter Harvest | Earl Yates | 1993-11-03 |
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CB4 | Albert Sr. | 1993-03-12 |
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Trespass | Bradlee | 1992-12-25 |
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The Finishing Touch | Lieutenant Morman | 1992-12-16 |
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Mom | Lt. Hendrix | 1990-06-19 |
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Die Hard 2 | Leslie Barnes | 1990-07-03 |
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Downtown | Henry Coleman | 1990-01-12 |
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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 | Mendoza | 1987-06-19 |
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Long Time Gone | Neighbor #1 | 1986-05-23 |
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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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Fright Night | Detective Lennox | 1985-08-02 |
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Handsome Harry's | Speedy Simms | 1985-07-23 |
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Seduced | Cop #1 | 1985-03-12 |
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Into the Night | Jimmy | 1985-02-22 |
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Tuff Turf | Security Guard | 1985-01-11 |
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The Seduction of Gina | Delivery Man | 1984-01-17 |
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Solomon Northup's Odyssey | Walton | 1984-12-10 |
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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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Wrong Is Right | Warehouse Guard | 1982-04-16 |
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Between Two Brothers | Sanitation Worker | 1982-03-09 |
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The Boy Who Drank Too Much | Intern | 1980-02-06 |
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First Family | Longo's Right Hand Man | 1980-12-25 |
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Skag | 1980-01-06 | |
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The Main Event | Fighter | 1979-06-22 |
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings | Principal | 1979-04-28 |
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The In-Laws | Driver | 1979-06-15 |
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The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again | Baggage Master | 1979-06-27 |
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Some Kind of Miracle | Elvis | 1979-01-03 |
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The In-Laws | Treasury Truck Driver | 1979-06-15 |
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The Cracker Factory | Abdul | 1979-03-16 |
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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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Amazing Grace | Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited) | 1974-08-30 |
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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) | 1973-03-26 |
