Biography
Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. (December 24, 1955 – November 28, 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
all 30
Movies 21
TV Shows 9
The Perfect Race (2019)
Christmas on the Coast (2018)
The Sector (2016)
Rabbit Days (2016)
The Track (2016)
A Matter of Faith (2014)
Chasing Shakespeare (2014)
Little Monsters (2012)
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005)
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002)
Left Behind (2000)
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion (1994)
Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger (1993)
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
L.A. Takedown (1989)
Off the Mark (1987)
Top Gun (1986)
Matlock (1986)
227 (1985)
Things Are Looking Up (1984)
The Duck Factory (1984)
Simon & Simon (1981)
Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
CHiPs (1977)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1955-12-24
Deathday2022-11-23 (66 years old)
Birth NameClarence Darnell Gilyard Jr.
Birth PlaceMoses Lake, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesWashington, United States of America
Also Known AsClarence Gilyard, Jr., Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr.
AwardsNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
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