Art Evans
Art Evans
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."
Acted Movies
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Writers: James Gibson,
Cast: Aisha Tyler, Antwon Tanner, Art Evans, Clifton Powell, David Arquette, DMX, Drew Sidora, Luenell, Michael Ealy, Tommy Lister Jr.,
Director: Tamra Davis
Writers: Robert LoCash,
Cast: Allen Payne, Art Evans, Charlie Murphy, Chris Elliott, Chris Rock, Deezer D, Khandi Alexander, Phil Hartman, Theresa Randle, Willard E. Pugh,
Director: Walter Hill
Writers: Bob Gale,
Cast: Art Evans, Bill Paxton, Bruce A. Young, De'voreaux White, Glenn Plummer, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Stoney Jackson, T.E. Russell, William Sadler,
Director: Renny Harlin
Writers: Doug Richardson,
Cast: Art Evans, Bonnie Bedelia, Bruce Willis, Dennis Franz, Franco Nero, Fred Thompson, John Amos, Tom Bower, William Atherton, William Sadler,
Director: Jerry Zucker
Writers: Dale Launer,
Cast: Anita Morris, Art Evans, Bette Midler, Bill Pullman, Clarence Felder, Danny DeVito, Helen Slater, J.E. Freeman, Judge Reinhold, William G. Schilling,
Director: Tom Holland
Writers: Tom Holland,
Cast: Amanda Bearse, Art Evans, Chris Sarandon, Dorothy Fielding, Jonathan Stark, Nick Savage, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys, Stewart Stern, William Ragsdale,
Director: Norman Jewison
Writers: Charles Fuller,
Cast: Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, David Alan Grier, David Harris, Dennis Lipscomb, Denzel Washington, Howard Rollins, Patti LaBelle, Robert Townsend, Wings Hauser,