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Clarence Gilyard Jr. Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1955-12-24

Birthplace:
Moses Lake, Washington, USA

Credits:
31 Total Roles

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2019 The Perfect Race MOVIE Coach Michaels
2018 Christmas on the Coast MOVIE Fletcher Reese
2016 The Sector MOVIE Reverend Raines
2016 Rabbit Days MOVIE Auguste Porter
2016 The Track MOVIE Psychiatrist
2014 A Matter of Faith MOVIE Professor Portland
2014 Chasing Shakespeare MOVIE Jeremiah Ward
2012 Little Monsters MOVIE Ben Foreman
2005 Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire MOVIE Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
2002 Left Behind II: Tribulation Force MOVIE Pastor Bruce Barnes

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