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Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. (December 24, 1955 – November 23, 2022) was an American university professor, actor, and author.
Born December 24, 1955† November 23, 2022 Moses Lake, Washington, USA1 movie on MoviHero
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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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- 2019The Perfect RaceCoach Michaels
- 2018Christmas on the CoastFletcher Reese
- 2016The SectorReverend Raines
- 2016Rabbit DaysAuguste Porter
- 2016The TrackPsychiatrist
- 2014A Matter of FaithProfessor Portland
- 2014Chasing ShakespeareJeremiah Ward
- 2012Little MonstersBen Foreman
- 2005Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by FireRanger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
- 2002Left Behind II: Tribulation ForcePastor Bruce Barnes
- 2000Left BehindPastor Bruce Barnes
- 1994Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly ReunionRanger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
- 1993Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One RangerRanger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
- 1990The Great Los Angeles EarthquakeRoy Bryant
- 1989L.A. TakedownMustafa Jackson
- 1988Die HardTheo
- 1987Off the MarkJames B. White
- 1986The Karate Kid Part IIG.I. #1
- 1984Things Are Looking UpClement McCallister
- 1983The Kid with the 200 I.Q.Actor
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