Art Evans
Acting
Mar 27, 1942 – Dec 21, 2024 · 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."
as Leslie Barnes
as Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
as Detective Lennox
as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
as Otis
as Lt. Sam Baffett
as Lt. Bender
as African Room Waiter (uncredited)
as Jimmy
as Bradlee
as Private Wilkie
as Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
as Albert Sr.
as Jump Jones
as Mr. Waters
as Treasury Truck Driver / Driver
as Security Guard
as Marty (uncredited)
as Cedar Cloud
as Minister
as Man At Bar
as Mendoza
as Baggage Master
as Fighter
as Warehouse Guard
