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Art Evans

27 Mar, 1942 in Berkeley, California, USA

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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Art J. Evans

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Christine
69% (1983)
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Downtown
56% (1990)
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CB4
60% (1993)
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Native Son
56% (1986)
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iSteve
50% (2013)
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Youngblood
42% (1978)
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Leadbelly
62% (1976)
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Big Time
40% (1977)
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First Family
30% (1980)
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Mom
55% (1990)
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Boys Klub
48% (2001)
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Rhapsody
15% (2001)
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Gas
80% (2004)
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Young Cesar
100% (2007)
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Machete Joe
15% (2010)
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Skag
0% (1980)
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Jada
0% (2008)