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Troy Evans

b. 1948

American actor

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Born 1948. Troy Evans is an American actor, television actor and film actor.

Troy Evans (born February 16, 1948) is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Desk Clerk Francis "Frank" Martin in the television drama series ER, and more recently for his role as Detective II Johnson (Barrel) in Amazon's TV series Bosch. He has also appeared in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Under Siege, Teen Wolf, Kuffs, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Black Dahlia, Demolition Man, The Frighteners, Tiger Cruise, View from the Top and Article 99 among others. He voiced Thistle Jinn in the 2013 animated adventure film Epic.

He served with the 25th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War,

Selected filmography Rhinestone (1984) – Rhinestone Heckler / Bettor Mama's Family (1984) – Local Announcer Teen Wolf (1985) – Dragon Basketball Coach Cheers S3 E17 (1985) – Cop Modern Girls (1986) – Club Owner Near Dark (1987) – Plainclothes Officer Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) – Antisocial Trucker (uncredited) Starman (TV series) (1987) – Desk Sergeant (Episode: The System) Shadows in the Storm (1988) – Det. Harris Deadly Dreams (1988) – Sheriff Martians Go Home (1989) – Cop Matlock (1989) – Dick Henderson (Episode: The Prisoner) Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) – Illinois State Police Trooper Charlie Bloch Pastime (1990) – Art Men at Work (1990) – Capt. Leo Dalton My Blue Heaven (1990) – Nicky Twin Peaks (1990) – Principal Wolchek Article 99 (1992) – Pat Travis Kuffs (1992) – Captain Morino The Lawnmower Man (1992) – Lt. Goodwin Love Field (1992) – Lt. Galvan Under Siege (1992) – Granger Demolition Man (1993) – James MacMillan the Tough Cop The Stand (1994) – Sheriff John Baker Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) – Roger Podactor Father and Scout (1994) – Scoutmaster Murder, She Wrote (1994) – Harvey Hoffman Fudge (1995) – Bicycle Bob Boy Meets World (1996) – Ranger Mark Phenomenon (1996) – Roger The Frighteners (1996) – Sheriff Walt Perry Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) – Michigan Police Chief My Favorite Martian (1999) – Captain Dalton ’’Reba’’ (2001, season 1, episode 5) – Coach The Commission (2003) – Cecil J. McWatters Tiger Cruise (2004) – Chuck Horner Epic (2013) – Thistle Jinn (voice) The Book of Life (2014) – Old Man Hemmingway (voice) Bosch (2015–2021) – Detective Johnson (Barrel)

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Flathead High School, University of Montana

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Troy Evans?

American actor

When was Troy Evans born?

Troy Evans was born on 16 February 1948 in Missoula.

What is Troy Evans's occupation?

Troy Evans is an actor, television actor and film actor.

What nationality is Troy Evans?

Troy Evans is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Troy Evans

· Wikidata: Q556064

· DBpedia: Troy Evans (actor)

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