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Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1955-12-24

Day of Death

2022-11-23

Place of Birth

Moses Lake, Washington, USA

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Biography

Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. (December 24, 1955 – November 23, 2022) was an American university professor, actor, and author. As a performer, he appeared in film, television, and stage productions; some sources give his middle name as Alfred. Gilyard was known for his roles as second private investigator and right-hand man Conrad McMasters to Ben Matlock (played by Andy Griffith) on the legal drama series Matlock from 1989 to 1993; Pastor Bruce Barnes in the first two Left Behind movies; Cordell Walker's (played by Chuck Norris) Texas Ranger partner, James "Jimmy" Trivette, in the 1990s crime drama Walker, Texas Ranger; Theo, the terrorist computer expert in Die Hard; and Lieutenant (junior grade) Evan "Sundown" Gough in Top Gun.

Filmography (21)

⭐ 7.4 Role: Coach Michaels

The Perfect Race

2019
⭐ 6.0 Role: Fletcher Reese

Christmas on the Coast

2018
⭐ 3.4 Role: Reverend Raines

The Sector

2016
⭐ 3.5 Role: Auguste Porter

Rabbit Days

2016
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Psychiatrist

The Track

2016
⭐ 4.8 Role: Professor Portland

A Matter of Faith

2014
⭐ 3.1 Role: Jeremiah Ward

Chasing Shakespeare

2014
⭐ 4.4 Role: Ben Foreman

Little Monsters

2012
⭐ 6.4 Role: Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette

Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

2005
⭐ 4.5 Role: Pastor Bruce Barnes

Left Behind II: Tribulation Force

2002
⭐ 4.3 Role: Pastor Bruce Barnes

Left Behind

2000
⭐ 7.3 Role: Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette

Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion

1994
⭐ 7.2 Role: Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette

Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger

1993
⭐ 6.7 Role: Roy Bryant

The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

1990
⭐ 5.5 Role: Mustafa Jackson

L.A. Takedown

1989