Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Acting
Born December 24, 1955 · 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.
Films (21)
The Perfect Race
2019
Christmas on the Coast
2018
The Sector
2016
Rabbit Days
2016
The Track
2016
A Matter of Faith
2014
Chasing Shakespeare
2014
Little Monsters
2012
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
2005
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
2002
Left Behind
2000
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
1994
Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
1993
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
1990
L.A. Takedown
1989
Die Hard
1988
Off the Mark
1987
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
Top Gun
1986
Things Are Looking Up
1984
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
1983