Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. (December 24, 1955 – November 28, 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
ActingBirthday
December 24, 1955Deathday
November 28, 2022Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
20Place of birth
Moses Lake, Washington, USAAlso known as
Clarence Gilyard, Jr., Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr.Cast credits
Die Hard
TheoWalker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
Ranger James 'Jimmy' TrivetteLeft Behind II: Tribulation Force
Pastor Bruce BarnesLeft Behind: The Movie
Pastor Bruce BarnesThe Great Los Angeles Earthquake
Roy BryantLittle Monsters
Ben ForemanA Matter of Faith
Professor PortlandTop Gun
SundownOff the Mark
James B. WhiteWalker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
Ranger James 'Jimmy' TrivetteRabbit Days
Auguste PorterThe Sector
Reverend RainesThe Karate Kid Part II
G.I. #1Christmas on the Coast
Fletcher ReeseThe Perfect Race
Coach MichaelsL.A. Takedown
Mustafa JacksonWalker, Texas Ranger: One Riot One Ranger
Ranger James 'Jimmy' TrivetteThe Kid with the 200 I.Q.