Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Clarence Gilyard, Jr. | Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr.
Acting
Date of birth:Moses Lake, Washington, USA
Gender:Male
Popularity:1
Date of death2022-11-23
66Clarence 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
Rating by year
- The Perfect RaceCoach Michaels2019-10-147.45
- Christmas on the CoastFletcher Reese2018-11-256.011
- The SectorReverend Raines2016-07-053.414
- Rabbit DaysAuguste Porter2016-06-123.52
- The TrackPsychiatrist2016-06-120.00
- A Matter of FaithProfessor Portland2014-10-174.834
- Chasing ShakespeareJeremiah Ward2014-02-033.14
- Little MonstersBen Foreman2012-01-024.45
- Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by FireRanger James 'Jimmy' Trivette2005-10-166.473
- Left Behind II: Tribulation ForcePastor Bruce Barnes2002-10-294.586
- Left BehindPastor Bruce Barnes2000-10-304.3135
- Sons of Thunder1999-03-068.98
- Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly ReunionRanger James 'Jimmy' Trivette1994-05-147.314
- Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One RangerRanger James 'Jimmy' Trivette1993-04-216.05
- Walker, Texas RangerJimmy Trivette1993-04-217.0567
- The Great Los Angeles EarthquakeRoy Bryant1990-11-116.720
- L.A. TakedownMustafa Jackson1989-08-275.562
- Die HardTheo1988-07-157.812,355
- Off the MarkJames B. White1987-11-013.98
- The Karate Kid Part IIG.I. #11986-06-186.32,490
- Top GunSundown1986-05-167.19,633
- MatlockConrad McMasters1986-03-037.1134
- 227Harold Bailey1985-09-146.843
- Things Are Looking UpClement McCallister1984-06-240.00
- The Duck FactoryRoland Culp1984-04-126.18
- The Kid with the 200 I.Q.1983-02-065.65
- Simon & SimonWally Stokes1981-11-246.795
- The Facts of LifeMatt1979-08-247.1105
- Diff'rent StrokesThe Student1978-11-037.1295
- Diff'rent StrokesFrank Simpson1978-11-037.1295
- CHiPsBenjamin Webster1977-09-156.9144