Acting
Arthur James “Art” Evans is an American actor who has made multiple film and television program appearances over the span of three decades. His acting career, spanning over 30 years, 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 films 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 MAS*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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General Tabor
... 2013
Ol’ Mose
... 2013
Grandfather
... 2010
Pastor Jones
... 2010
Jack Miller
... 2010
Sammy
... 2010
Tyler
... 2008
Howard
... 2008
... 2007
Mr. Waters
... 2004
Will
... 2004
Willie Ray
... 2003
Mailman
... 2003
Otis
... 2002
Father Sal
... 2001
James Tanner
... 2001
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... 1999
Markham Peale
... 1998
Lt. Sam Baffett
... 1997
Minister
... 1996
Marty (uncredited)
... 1995
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Earl Yates
... 1993
Albert Sr.
... 1993
Bradlee
... 1992
Lieutenant Morman
... 1992
Leslie Barnes
... 1990
Lt. Hendrix
... 1990
Henry Coleman
... 1990
Jump Jones
... 1989
Cedar Cloud
... 1988
Detective Charles Mendoza
... 1987
Doc
... 1986
Lt. Bender
... 1986
Neighbor #1
... 1986
... 1986
Detective Lennox
... 1985
Speedy Simms
... 1985
Cop #1
... 1985
Jimmy
... 1985
Security Guard
... 1985
... 1984
Private Wilkie
... 1984
Delivery Man
... 1984
Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
... 1983
Carl Clapton
... 1982
Warehouse Guard
... 1982
Sanitation Worker
... 1982
Longo's Right Hand Man
... 1980
Intern
... 1980
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Baggage Master
... 1979
Fighter
... 1979
Driver
... 1979
Treasury Truck Driver
... 1979
Principal
... 1979
Abdul
... 1979
Elvis
... 1979
Junkie
... 1978
Buzz Murdock
... 1977
Man At Bar
... 1977
Tambo
... 1977
Blind Lemon Jefferson
... 1976
Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
... 1975
Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
... 1974
Young Brother (uncredited)
... 1974
African Room Waiter (uncredited)
... 1973