Clarence Gilyard Jr.

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

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The Perfect Race

2019 ⭐ 7.4

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Christmas on the Coast

2018 ⭐ 6.0

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Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

2005 ⭐ 6.4

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Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion

1994 ⭐ 7.3

Career timeline

2019

The Perfect Race Notable

Coach Michaels · 2019

⭐ 7.4

2018

Christmas on the Coast

Fletcher Reese · 2018

⭐ 6.0

2016

The Sector

Reverend Raines · 2016

⭐ 3.4

Rabbit Days

Auguste Porter · 2016

⭐ 3.5

2014

A Matter of Faith

Professor Portland · 2014

⭐ 4.8

Chasing Shakespeare

Jeremiah Ward · 2014

⭐ 3.1

2012

Little Monsters

Ben Foreman · 2012

⭐ 4.4

2005

Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette · 2005

⭐ 6.4

2002

Left Behind II: Tribulation Force

Pastor Bruce Barnes · 2002

⭐ 4.5

2000

Left Behind

Pastor Bruce Barnes · 2000

⭐ 4.3

1994

Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion Notable

Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette · 1994

⭐ 7.3

1993

Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger

Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette · 1993

⭐ 6.0

1990

The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

Roy Bryant · 1990

⭐ 6.7

1989

L.A. Takedown

Mustafa Jackson · 1989

⭐ 5.5

1988

Die Hard Notable

Theo · 1988

⭐ 7.8

1987

Off the Mark

James B. White · 1987

⭐ 3.9

1986

The Karate Kid Part II Notable

G.I. #1 · 1986

⭐ 6.3

Top Gun Notable

Sundown · 1986

⭐ 7.1

1983

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

1983

⭐ 5.6

Frequently appears with

Allee Sutton Hethcoat

Courtney Smith-Donnelly

Bethany Davenport

Brittany

Harrison Stone

Chris

Brittany Goodwin

Coach Simpson

Julie Ann Emery

Drucinda Cassadine

Burgess Jenkins

Brysen Flynn

Bonnie Bedelia

Ellie Cassadine

Cait Pool

Peyton Flynn

Full filmography

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The Perfect Race

2019 ⭐ 7.4

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Christmas on the Coast

2018 ⭐ 6.0

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The Sector

2016 ⭐ 3.4

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Rabbit Days

2016 ⭐ 3.5

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A Matter of Faith

2014 ⭐ 4.8

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Chasing Shakespeare

2014 ⭐ 3.1

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Little Monsters

2012 ⭐ 4.4

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Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

2005 ⭐ 6.4

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Left Behind II: Tribulation Force

2002 ⭐ 4.5

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Left Behind

2000 ⭐ 4.3

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Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion

1994 ⭐ 7.3

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Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger

1993 ⭐ 6.0

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The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

1990 ⭐ 6.7

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L.A. Takedown

1989 ⭐ 5.5

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Die Hard

1988 ⭐ 7.8

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Off the Mark

1987 ⭐ 3.9

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The Karate Kid Part II

1986 ⭐ 6.3

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Top Gun

1986 ⭐ 7.1

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The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

1983 ⭐ 5.6