Art Evans

Also Known As: Art J. 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."

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Berkeley, California, USA

Adult: No

Birthday: March 27, 1942

Age: 83 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: December 21, 2024

Popularity:

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Known For:

Christine
Die Hard 2
Metro
White of the Eye
A Soldier's Story
Always Outnumbered
Downtown
CB4
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Native Son
iSteve
After All
Bitter Harvest
Bushwhacked
The In-Laws
House Under Siege
Handsome Harry's
Youngblood
School Daze
Alien Rising
Leadbelly
Fright Night
The Orphan and the Dude
Minstrel Man
Big Time
Some Kind of Miracle
The Cracker Factory
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
First Family
Wrong Is Right
The In-Laws
Seduced
Tuff Turf
Class Reunion
Into the Night
Ruthless People
Long Time Gone
The Mighty Quinn
Mom
The Finishing Touch
Trespass
Tales from the Hood
The Great White Hype
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
Boys Klub
Rhapsody
Gas
Young Cesar
Never Die Alone
The Watermelon Heist
Interstate 60
Anderson's Cross
Machete Joe
Shades of Ray
Church: The Movie
Sisters
Skag
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Death Wish
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The Main Event
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
Super Spy: The Final Exit
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Jada
The Seduction of Gina
Fun with Dick and Jane
Claudine
Between Two Brothers
Revenge of the Nerds Unaired Pilot