Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Born December 24, 1955 (Age: 70)
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Moses Lake, Washington, USA
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.
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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Filmography
A Matter of Faith
2014
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as Professor Portland
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Age: 58
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
2002
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as Pastor Bruce Barnes
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Age: 46
Left Behind
2000
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as Pastor Bruce Barnes
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Age: 44
Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
1993
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as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
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Age: 37
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
1990
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as Roy Bryant
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Age: 34
L.A. Takedown
1989
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as Mustafa Jackson
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Age: 33
Die Hard
1988
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as Theo
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Age: 32
Off the Mark
1987
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as James B. White
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Age: 31
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
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as G.I. #1
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Age: 30
Top Gun
1986
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as Sundown
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Age: 30