Acting
Art Evans
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
Film · 2025
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Series · 2022
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
Film · 2016
iSteve
Film · 2013
Alien Rising
Film · 2013
Last Man Standing
Series · 2011
House Under Siege
Film · 2010
Machete Joe
Film · 2010
Church: The Movie
Film · 2010
Anderson's Cross
Film · 2010
Shades of Ray
Film · 2008
Jada
Film · 2008
Young Cesar
Film · 2007
Lincoln Heights
Series · 2007
The Sarah Silverman Program
Series · 2007
Everybody Hates Chris
Series · 2005
Gas
Film · 2004
Never Die Alone
Film · 2004
The Watermelon Heist
Film · 2003
Super Spy: The Final Exit
Film · 2003
Interstate 60
Film · 2002
Monk
Series · 2002
Rhapsody
Film · 2001
Boys Klub
Film · 2001
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
Film · 2000
After All
Film · 1999
L.A. Heat
Series · 1999
Always Outnumbered
Film · 1998
Metro
Film · 1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Series · 1997
The Great White Hype
Film · 1996
Bushwhacked
Film · 1995
Tales from the Hood
Film · 1995
CB4
Film · 1993
Bitter Harvest
Film · 1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Series · 1993
The X-Files
Series · 1993
The Finishing Touch
Film · 1992
Trespass
Film · 1992
Mad About You
Series · 1992
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Film · 1991
Roc
Series · 1991
Die Hard 2
Film · 1990
Downtown
Film · 1990
Mom
Film · 1990
Dream On
Series · 1990
The Mighty Quinn
Film · 1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Series · 1989
Family Matters
Series · 1989
School Daze
Film · 1988
White of the Eye
Film · 1987
A Different World
Series · 1987
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Film · 1986
Native Son
Film · 1986
Long Time Gone
Film · 1986
Ruthless People
Film · 1986
Handsome Harry's
Film · 1985
Fright Night
Film · 1985
Tuff Turf
Film · 1985
Into the Night
Film · 1985
Seduced
Film · 1985
227
Series · 1985
A Soldier's Story
Film · 1984
The Seduction of Gina
Film · 1984
Christine
Film · 1983
Wrong Is Right
Film · 1982
Class Reunion
Film · 1982
Between Two Brothers
Film · 1982
9 to 5
Series · 1982
World War III
Series · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
First Family
Film · 1980
Skag
Film · 1980
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Film · 1980
The In-Laws
Film · 1979
Some Kind of Miracle
Film · 1979
The Cracker Factory
Film · 1979
The In-Laws
Film · 1979
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Film · 1979
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Film · 1979
The Main Event
Film · 1979
Youngblood
Film · 1978
King
Series · 1978
Minstrel Man
Film · 1977
Big Time
Film · 1977
Fun with Dick and Jane
Film · 1977
Leadbelly
Film · 1976
The Orphan and the Dude
Film · 1975
Death Wish
Film · 1974
Claudine
Film · 1974
Amazing Grace
Film · 1974
Chico and the Man
Series · 1974
Police Woman
Series · 1974
Sisters
Film · 1973
M*A*S*H
Series · 1972
Revenge of the Nerds
Series