Art Evans
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Biography
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.
Known For
The X-Files
Dream On
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
The Sarah Silverman Program.
A Different World
M*A*S*H
Police Woman
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Monk
Walker, Texas Ranger
227
Hill Street Blues
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Chico and the Man
Family Matters
Mad About You
Last Man Standing
Death Wish
Christine
King
Always Outnumbered
Class Reunion
Seduced
World War III
Leadbelly
Trespass
Die Hard 2
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