
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 General Tabor

as Ol’ Mose

as Grandfather

as Pastor Jones

as Jack Miller

as Sammy

as Tyler

as Howard

as Mr. Waters

as Will

as Mailman

as Willie Ray

as Otis

as Father Sal

as James Tanner

as Markham Peale

as Lt. Sam Baffett

as Minister

as Marty (uncredited)

as Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")

as Earl Yates

as Albert Sr.

as Bradlee

as Lieutenant Morman

as Walton

as Leslie Barnes

as Lt. Hendrix

as Henry Coleman

as Jump Jones

as Cedar Cloud

as Mendoza

as Doc

as Lt. Bender

as Neighbor #1

as Arturo

as Detective Lennox

as Speedy Simms

as Cop #1

as Jimmy

as Security Guard

as Private Wilkie

as Delivery Man

as Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)

as Carl Clapton

as Warehouse Guard

as Sanitation Worker

as Longo's Right Hand Man

as Intern

as Baggage Master

as Fighter

as Treasury Truck Driver

as Principal

as Abdul

as Elvis

as Junkie

as Buzz Murdock

as Man At Bar

as Tambo

as Blind Lemon Jefferson

as Curtis 'The Dude' Brown

as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)

as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)

as Young Brother (uncredited)

as African Room Waiter (uncredited)