Art Evans
Born March 27, 1942 (Age: 84)
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Berkeley, California, USA
Biography
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."
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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Filmography
Never Die Alone
2004
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as Mr. Waters
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Age: 61
Interstate 60
2002
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as Otis
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Age: 60
No Image
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
2000
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as
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Age: 57
Always Outnumbered
1998
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as Markham Peale
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Age: 55
Metro
1997
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as Lt. Sam Baffett
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Age: 54
The Great White Hype
1996
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as Minister
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Age: 54
Bushwhacked
1995
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as Marty (uncredited)
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Age: 53
Tales from the Hood
1995
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as Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
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Age: 53
Bitter Harvest
1993
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as Earl Yates
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Age: 51
CB4
1993
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as Albert Sr.
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Age: 50
Trespass
1992
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as Bradlee
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Age: 50
The Finishing Touch
1992
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as Lieutenant Morman
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Age: 50
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
1991
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as Walton
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Age: 49
Die Hard 2
1990
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as Leslie Barnes
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Age: 48
Mom
1990
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as Lt. Hendrix
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Age: 48
Downtown
1990
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as Henry Coleman
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Age: 47
The Mighty Quinn
1989
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as Jump Jones
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Age: 46
School Daze
1988
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as Cedar Cloud
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Age: 45
White of the Eye
1987
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as Mendoza
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Age: 45
Native Son
1986
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as Doc
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Age: 44
Ruthless People
1986
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as Lt. Bender
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Age: 44
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986
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as Arturo
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Age: 44
Fright Night
1985
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as Detective Lennox
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Age: 43
No Image
Handsome Harry's
1985
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as Speedy Simms
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Age: 43
Seduced
1985
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as Cop #1
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Age: 42
Into the Night
1985
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as Jimmy
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Age: 42
Tuff Turf
1985
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as Security Guard
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Age: 42
A Soldier's Story
1984
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as Private Wilkie
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Age: 42
Christine
1983
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as Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
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Age: 41
First Family
1980
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as Longo's Right Hand Man
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Age: 38
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
1980
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as Intern
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Age: 37
Skag
1980
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as
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Age: 37
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
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as Baggage Master
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Age: 37
The Main Event
1979
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as Fighter
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Age: 37
The In-Laws
1979
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as Driver
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Age: 37
Youngblood
1978
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as Junkie
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Age: 36
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
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as Man At Bar
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Age: 34
Amazing Grace
1974
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as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
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Age: 32
Death Wish
1974
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as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
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Age: 32
Claudine
1974
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as Young Brother (uncredited)
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Age: 32
Sisters
1973
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as African Room Waiter (uncredited)
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Age: 30