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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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night (2016) | Himself | 8 | |
| 2 | iSteve (2013) | Ol’ Mose | 7 | |
| 3 | Alien Rising (2013) | General Tabor | 5 | |
| 4 | Never Die Alone (2004) | Mr. Waters | 6 | |
| 5 | Super Spy: The Final Exit (2003) | Willie Ray | - | - |
| 6 | Interstate 60 (2002) | Otis | 8.2 | |
| 7 | Always Outnumbered (1998) | Markham Peale | - | - |
| 8 | Metro (1997) | Lt. Sam Baffett | 5.8 | |
| 9 | The Great White Hype (1996) | Minister | 7 | |
| 10 | Bushwhacked (1995) | Marty (uncredited) | 10 | |
| 11 | Tales from the Hood (1995) | Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance") | 7.3 | |
| 12 | CB4 (1993) | Albert Sr. | 7 | |
| 13 | Bitter Harvest (1993) | Earl Yates | - | - |
| 14 | Trespass (1992) | Bradlee | 6.6 | |
| 15 | Mom (1990) | Lt. Hendrix | - | - |
| 16 | Die Hard 2 (1990) | Leslie Barnes | 7.4 | |
| 17 | Downtown (1990) | Henry Coleman | 10 | |
| 18 | The Mighty Quinn (1989) | Jump Jones | 10 | |
| 19 | School Daze (1988) | Cedar Cloud | 10 | |
| 20 | White of the Eye (1987) | Mendoza | 6.5 | |
| 21 | Native Son (1986) | Doc | - | - |
| 22 | Ruthless People (1986) | Lt. Bender | 7.5 | |
| 23 | Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) | Arturo | - | - |
| 24 | Tuff Turf (1985) | Security Guard | 5.5 | |
| 25 | Fright Night (1985) | Detective Lennox | 7.2 | |
| 26 | Into the Night (1985) | Jimmy | 7 | |
| 27 | A Soldier's Story (1984) | Private Wilkie | 7.7 | |
| 28 | Christine (1983) | Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited) | 7.4 | |
| 29 | The In-Laws (1979) | Driver | 7.3 | |
| 30 | The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) | Baggage Master | 6 | |
| 31 | The Main Event (1979) | Fighter | 5.5 | |
| 32 | Youngblood (1978) | Junkie | - | - |
| 33 | Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) | Man At Bar | - | - |
| 34 | Leadbelly (1976) | Blind Lemon Jefferson | - | - |
| 35 | Death Wish (1974) | Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited) | 7.4 | |
| 36 | Amazing Grace (1974) | Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited) | - | - |
| 37 | Claudine (1974) | Young Brother (uncredited) | 6 | |
| 38 | Sisters (1973) | African Room Waiter (uncredited) | 8 |
