Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Acting
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.
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Age 49 (now 66)
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
as Pastor Bruce Barnes
Age 46 (now 66)
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Age 38 (now 66)
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
as Roy Bryant
Age 34 (now 66)
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Age 49 (now 66) Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
as Pastor Bruce Barnes
Age 46 (now 66) Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Age 38 (now 66)
Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
as Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Age 37 (now 66) The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
as Roy Bryant
Age 34 (now 66)
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Also Known As
Clarence Gilyard, Jr., Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr.
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