Arthur James Evans (born March 27, 1942) is an American actor who has made multiple film and television program appearances over the span of three decades.
Evans was born in Berkeley, California. His acting career, spanning over 30 years, started with his first uncredited acting performance in the film 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 know for his role as Leslie Barnes in the action film Die Hard 2: Die Harder in which he plays an air traffic control tower employee at Dulles International Airport that helps NYPD detective John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, stop terrorists from crashing planes. 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.
His talents for many instruments came in handy when playing Blind Lemon Jefferson in the movie Leadbelly.
Studied drama at the Theater of Being under the tutelage of Frank Silvera.
Made his professional stage debut in the Los Angeles production of "The Amen Corner".
Can play a number of musical instruments by ear; this talent came in handy when he portrayed legendary blues musician Blind Lemon Jefferson in the movie "Leadbelly".
