Art Evans

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Characters played by Art Evans

Leslie Barnes — Die Hard 2 (1990)

Terrorist communications specialist.

Detective Lennox — Fright Night (1985)

Skeptical police detective who dismisses Charley's claims and complicates the investigation.

Police Officer at Precinct (uncredited) — Death Wish (1974)

Desk officer at the police station in Death Wish (1974).

Private Wilkie — A Soldier's Story (1984)

Former sergeant demoted by Waters. Cooperates with the investigation by describing Waters character and revealing the WWI incident that fueled Waters prejudice. Admits to planting evidence against Memphis on Waters orders and is subsequently arrested.

Lt. Sam Baffett — Metro (1997)

Lt. Sam Baffett is Scott Roper's friend and former police partner. He accompanies Scott to question Michael Korda about a jewel theft investigation, but Korda stabs him to death and leaves his body in an elevator. Sam's murder becomes the personal motivation behind Scott's determination to bring Korda to justice.

Bradlee — Trespass (1992)

An elderly homeless man who accidentally discovers the intruders searching for gold. He is temporarily held captive but later helps secure the room. He survives the siege, warns Vince to flee, and ultimately claims the hidden gold for himself after the gang and firefighters eliminate each other.

Eli (segment "KKK Comeuppance") — Tales from the Hood (1995)

KKK member involved in the segment's violent events.

Henry Coleman — Downtown (1990)

A veteran detective within the precinct, familiar with the area's underworld and procedural dynamics.

Arturo — Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)

Arturo is involved in the backstage conflict surrounding Jo Jo's performing act. Satin Doll becomes furious with him as tensions rise in an unstable backstage environment, threatening to undermine the success of the show. The supplied plot does not specify the cause of their dispute, but places Arturo among the people connected to Jo Jo's working performance world.

Lt. Hendrix — Mom (1990)

A police lieutenant investigating the serial mutilation cases plaguing Los Angeles.

Baggage Master — The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)

Train station employee, facilitates the duo's accidental boarding of the robbery train.

Career Overview

Art Evans has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Tales From the Hood Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Die Hard 2, Fright Night, A Soldier's Story. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
83
Birth Date
1942-03-27
Birth Place
Berkeley, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q705523), public domain (CC0).