Art Evans
Biography
Arthur James Art Evans was an American film and television actor born in Berkeley, California, on March 27, 1942, and he died on December 21, 2024. His career spanned five decades and included ninety-six known acting credits. He began his acting career at Frank Silveras Theater of Being in Los Angeles and took a starring role in The Amen Corner, which transferred to Broadway in 1965. His first uncredited film performance was in Claudine in 1974, and his first credited television role was as Bubba in the episode Too Many Crooks of the series Chico and the Man in 1976. He is known for his roles in MAS*H, Interstate 60, and as air traffic control tower employee Leslie Barnes in the 1990s action film Die Hard 2: Die Harder.
Career overview
Arthur James Art Evans was an American film and television actor born in Berkeley, California, on March 27, 1942, whose career spanned five decades. He passed away on December 21, 2024. Evans began his acting career at Frank Silvera's Theater of Being in Los Angeles, taking a starring role in The Amen Corner, which transferred to Broadway in 1965. Over the course of his career, he amassed numerous television and film credits.
Evans made his first uncredited film appearance in the 1974 film Claudine. His first credited television role came in 1976 when he played Bubba in the Chico and the Man episode titled Too Many Crooks. Throughout his extensive career, he appeared in numerous other film and television programs, including roles in MASH, Highway 60, and portraying air traffic control tower employee Leslie Barnes in the 1990s action film Die Hard 2: Die Harder.
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Full Filmography
100 titles- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022) as Charlie (voice)
- A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story (2022) as Self
- You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night (2016) as Himself
- Alien Rising (2013) as General Tabor
- iSteve (2013) as Ol’ Mose
- Last Man Standing (2011) as Mort
- Machete Joe (2010) as Sammy
- Church: The Movie (2010) as Pastor Jones
- House Under Siege (2010) as Jack Miller
- Anderson's Cross (2010) as Grandfather
- Shades of Ray (2008) as Tyler
- Jada (2008) as Howard
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as Commander
- Lincoln Heights (2007)
- Young Cesar (2007)
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Luther
- Never Die Alone (2004) as Mr. Waters
- Gas (2004) as Will
- The Watermelon Heist (2003) as Mailman
- Super Spy: The Final Exit (2003) as Willie Ray
- Monk (2002) as Rusty
- Interstate 60 (2002) as Otis
- Boys Klub (2001) as Father Sal
- Rhapsody (2001) as James Tanner
- The Cheapest Movie Ever Made (2000)
- L.A. Heat (1999)
- After All (1999)
- Always Outnumbered (1998) as Markham Peale
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Wally (segment "They Towed My Car")
- Metro (1997) as Lt. Sam Baffett
- The Great White Hype (1996) as Minister
- Tales from the Hood (1995) as Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
- Bushwhacked (1995) as Marty (uncredited)
- The X-Files (1993) as Argyle Saperstein
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Walt Taylor
- CB4 (1993) as Albert Sr.
- Bitter Harvest (1993) as Earl Yates
- Mad About You (1992) as Ike
- Trespass (1992) as Bradlee
- The Finishing Touch (1992) as Lieutenant Morman
- Roc (1991) as The Repairman
- Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1991) as Walton
- Dream On (1990) as Dr. Perry
- Die Hard 2 (1990) as Leslie Barnes
- Downtown (1990) as Henry Coleman
- Mom (1990) as Lt. Hendrix
- Family Matters (1989) as Ben
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Jimmy
- The Mighty Quinn (1989) as Jump Jones
- School Daze (1988) as Cedar Cloud
- A Different World (1987) as Mr. Johnson
- White of the Eye (1987) as Mendoza
- Ruthless People (1986) as Lt. Bender
- Long Time Gone (1986) as Neighbor #1
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) as Arturo
- Native Son (1986) as Doc
- 227 (1985)
- Fright Night (1985) as Detective Lennox
- Into the Night (1985) as Jimmy
- Tuff Turf (1985) as Security Guard
- Seduced (1985) as Cop #1
- Handsome Harry's (1985) as Speedy Simms
- A Soldier's Story (1984) as Private Wilkie
- The Seduction of Gina (1984) as Delivery Man
- Christine (1983) as Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
- American Playhouse (1982) as Walton
- American Playhouse (1982) as Doc
- 9 to 5 (1982) as Morgan
- World War III (1982) as Buford
- Wrong Is Right (1982) as Warehouse Guard
- Class Reunion (1982) as Carl Clapton
- Between Two Brothers (1982) as Sanitation Worker
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Driver #2
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as William Teacher
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Floyd Joyner
- Skag (1980)
- First Family (1980) as Longo's Right Hand Man
- The Boy Who Drank Too Much (1980) as Intern
- The In-Laws (1979) as Treasury Truck Driver
- The In-Laws (1979) as Driver
- The Main Event (1979) as Fighter
- The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) as Baggage Master
- Some Kind of Miracle (1979) as Elvis
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979) as Principal
- The Cracker Factory (1979) as Abdul
- King (1978) as A.D. King
- Youngblood (1978) as Junkie
- Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) as Man At Bar
- Minstrel Man (1977) as Tambo
- Big Time (1977) as Buzz Murdock
- Leadbelly (1976) as Blind Lemon Jefferson
- The Orphan and the Dude (1975) as Curtis 'The Dude' Brown
- Police Woman (1974) as Russ Singer
- Chico and the Man (1974)
- Death Wish (1974) as Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited)
- Claudine (1974) as Young Brother (uncredited)
- Amazing Grace (1974) as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
- Sisters (1973) as African Room Waiter (uncredited)
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Dolan
- Revenge of the Nerds as Wallace Carter
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What movies or TV shows is Art Evans best known for?
Art Evans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022), Last Man Standing (2011), City Lights (1931), Lincoln Heights (2007).
When and where was Art Evans born?
Art Evans was born on March 27, 1942 in Berkeley, California, USA. They passed away on December 21, 2024.
How many credits does Art Evans have?
Art Evans has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2022.
What is Art Evans's background in cinema and television?
Arthur James Art Evans was an American film and television actor born in Berkeley, California, on March 27, 1942, and he died on December 21, 2024. His career spanned five decades and included ninety-six known acting credits. He began his acting career at Frank Silveras Theater of Being in Los Angeles and took a starri...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lincoln Heights (2007) — aged about 65
- The X-Files (1993) as Argyle Saperstein — aged about 51
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Luther — aged about 63
- Monk (2002) as Rusty — aged about 60
- Roc (1991) as The Repairman — aged about 49
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Dolan — aged about 30
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