Art Evans

Art Evans

Biography: Arthur James “Art” Evans 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."

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: March 27, 1942

Deathday: December 21, 2024

Popularity:

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Known For

Christine
Christine

1983-12-09

Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2

1990-07-03

Metro
Metro

1997-01-16

White of the Eye
White of the Eye

1987-06-19

A Soldier's Story
A Soldier's Story

1984-09-14

Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered

1998-03-21

Downtown
Downtown

1990-01-12

CB4
CB4

1993-03-12

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

1986-05-02

Native Son
Native Son

1986-12-24

iSteve
iSteve

2013-04-14

After All
After All

1999-01-22

Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest

1993-11-03

Bushwhacked
Bushwhacked

1995-08-04

The In-Laws
The In-Laws

1979-06-15

House Under Siege
House Under Siege

2010-03-14

Handsome Harry's
Handsome Harry's

1985-07-23

Youngblood
Youngblood

1978-05-24

School Daze
School Daze

1988-02-12

Alien Rising
Alien Rising

2013-07-03

Fright Night
Fright Night

1985-08-02

The Orphan and the Dude
The Orphan and the Dude

1975-07-18

Leadbelly
Leadbelly

1976-05-28

Minstrel Man
Minstrel Man

1977-03-02

Big Time
Big Time

1977-07-31

Some Kind of Miracle
Some Kind of Miracle

1979-01-03

The Cracker Factory
The Cracker Factory

1979-03-16

The In-Laws
The In-Laws

1979-06-15

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

1979-06-27

First Family
First Family

1980-12-25

Wrong Is Right
Wrong Is Right

1982-04-16

Class Reunion
Class Reunion

1982-10-29

Tuff Turf
Tuff Turf

1985-01-11

Into the Night
Into the Night

1985-02-22

Seduced
Seduced

1985-03-12

Long Time Gone
Long Time Gone

1986-05-23

Ruthless People
Ruthless People

1986-06-26

The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn

1989-02-17

Mom
Mom

1990-06-19

The Finishing Touch
The Finishing Touch

1992-12-16

Trespass
Trespass

1992-12-25

Tales from the Hood
Tales from the Hood

1995-05-24

The Great White Hype
The Great White Hype

1996-05-03

The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made

2000-01-01

Rhapsody
Rhapsody

2001-03-15

Boys Klub
Boys Klub

2001-06-01

Interstate 60
Interstate 60

2002-04-13

The Watermelon Heist
The Watermelon Heist

2003-01-01

Gas
Gas

2004-01-01

Never Die Alone
Never Die Alone

2004-03-26

Young Cesar
Young Cesar

2007-06-26

Shades of Ray
Shades of Ray

2008-10-18

Machete Joe
Machete Joe

2010-01-29

Church: The Movie
Church: The Movie

2010-04-01

Anderson's Cross
Anderson's Cross

2010-05-20

Sisters
Sisters

1973-03-26

Skag
Skag

1980-01-06

The Boy Who Drank Too Much
The Boy Who Drank Too Much

1980-02-06

Death Wish
Death Wish

1974-07-24

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

1979-04-28

The Main Event
The Main Event

1979-06-22

You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night

2016-12-02

Super Spy: The Final Exit
Super Spy: The Final Exit

2003-01-01

Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Solomon Northup's Odyssey

1984-12-10

Jada
Jada

2008-10-13

The Seduction of Gina
The Seduction of Gina

1984-01-17

Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane

1977-03-18

Claudine
Claudine

1974-04-22

Between Two Brothers
Between Two Brothers

1982-03-09