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Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Name in Native Language: "Clarence Gilyard" (English/EN)
Actor / Television Director | * 12/24/1955 († 66, 11/28/2022) | Moses Lake, Washington (United States of America (USA))
Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. (December 24, 1955 – November 28, 2022) was an American actor, author and academic. He was best known to television audiences for his roles as private investigator Conrad McMasters on the legal drama series Matlock (1986–95) and Texas Ranger Jimmy Trivette on Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001). Gilyard was also known for his supporting roles in the 1980s action films Top Gun, as Radar Intercept Officer "Sundown", and Die Hard, as terrorist computer expert Theo. He was an associate professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 2006 until his death in 2022. ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Thriller

Known for these Movies & Shows

For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well ...

Top Gun

PG

1986 | 3.5/5 | 1h 50min
Drama, Action, Adventure
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NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her office, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. ...

Die Hard

R

1988 | 3.9/5 | 2h 11min
Action, Thriller
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After learning that millions have completely vanished, an airline pilot, a journalist, and others work together to unravel the mystery of those left behind. ...

Left Behind: The Movie

PG-13

2000 | 2.1/5 | 1h 36min
Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller
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Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retire ...

Walker, Texas Ranger

TV-PG

1993 | 3.5/5 | 45min per episode
Action & Adventure, Drama, Western
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Awards & Nominations for Clarence Gilyard Jr.

NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series 2x NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
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Movies with Clarence Gilyard Jr. as Actor(20)

as Coach Michaels2019 The Perfect Race
as Fletcher Reese2018 Christmas on the Coast
as Psychiatrist2016 The Track
as Auguste Porter2016 Rabbit Days
as Reverend Raines2016 The Sector
as Professor Portland2014 A Matter of Faith
as Ben Foreman2012 Little Monsters
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette2005 Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
as Pastor Bruce Barnes2002 Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
as Pastor Bruce Barnes2000 Left Behind: The Movie
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette1994 Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette1993 Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot One Ranger
as Roy Bryant1990 The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
as Mustafa Jackson1989 L.A. Takedown
as Theo1988 Die Hard
as James B. White1987 Off the Mark
as LTJG Marcus 'Sundown' Williams1986 Top Gun
as G.I. #11986 The Karate Kid Part II
as Clement McCallister1984 Things Are Looking Up
1983 The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

TV Shows/Series with Clarence Gilyard Jr. as Actor(11)

1999 Sons of Thunder
as James 'Jimmy' Trivette1993 Walker, Texas Ranger
as Conrad McMasters1986 Matlock
as Harold Bailey1985 227
as Roland Culp1984 The Duck Factory
as Wally Stokes1981 Simon & Simon
as Matt1979 The Facts of Life
as The Student1978 Diff'rent Strokes
as Frank Simpson1978 Diff'rent Strokes
as Officer Benjamin Webster1977 CHiPs
as Benjamin Webster1977 CHiPs

Full Name: Clarence Gilyard
Born: Saturday, 12/24 1955 (December) in Moses Lake, Washington (United States of America (USA))
Died: Monday, 11/28 2022 (November) in Las Vegas (aged: 66)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Southern Methodist University, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Eisenhower High School, Sterling College, United States Air Force Academy, California State University, Long Beach
Employer: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Other names for Clarence Gilyard Jr. (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Clarence Gilyard, Jr."
"Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr."
"Clarence Gilyard"
"Clarence Gilyard junior"
Clarence Gilyard Jr. frequently works together with these people:
Chuck Norris (11x, Actor)
Patrick St. Esprit (7x, Actor)
Brad Leland (7x, Actor)
Terry Kiser (6x, Actor)
Christian I. Nyby II (6x, Crew)
Thomas Rosales Jr. (5x, Actor)
Gail Cronauer (5x, Actress)
Tammy Lauren (5x, Actress)
Dave Christiano (5x, Crew)
M.C. Gainey (4x, Actor)
Gary Carter (4x, Actor)
Ralph Manza (4x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:650152, Added: 10/25/2018, Last updated: 04/17/2024