Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Acting · Born 1955-12-24 · Moses Lake, Washington, USA
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.
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The Perfect Race 2019
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Christmas on the Coast 2018
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The Sector 2016
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Rabbit Days 2016
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The Track 2016
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A Matter of Faith 2014
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Chasing Shakespeare 2014
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Little Monsters 2012
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Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire 2005
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Left Behind II: Tribulation Force 2002
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Left Behind 2000
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Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion 1994
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Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger 1993
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The Great Los Angeles Earthquake 1990
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L.A. Takedown 1989
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Die Hard 1988
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Off the Mark 1987
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The Karate Kid Part II 1986
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Top Gun 1986
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Things Are Looking Up 1984
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The Kid with the 200 I.Q. 1983
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