Clarence Gilyard Jr.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 24, 1955
- Died
- November 23, 2022
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
The Perfect Race 2019
as Coach Michaels
Christmas on the Coast 2018
as Fletcher Reese
The Sector 2016
as Reverend Raines
- The Track
The Track 2016
as Psychiatrist
Rabbit Days 2016
as Auguste Porter
A Matter of Faith 2014
as Professor Portland
Chasing Shakespeare 2014
as Jeremiah Ward
Little Monsters 2012
as Ben Foreman
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire 2005
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force 2002
as Pastor Bruce Barnes
Left Behind 2000
as Pastor Bruce Barnes
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion 1994
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger 1993
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake 1990
as Roy Bryant
L.A. Takedown 1989
as Mustafa Jackson
Die Hard 1988
as Theo
Off the Mark 1987
as James B. White
The Karate Kid Part II 1986
as G.I. #1
Top Gun 1986
as Sundown
- Things Are Looking Up
Things Are Looking Up 1984
as Clement McCallister
The Kid with the 200 I.Q. 1983
Actor
Credits from TMDB.