The Perfect Race
2019 · 7.4/10
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Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Actor · born 24 December 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.
Where to start: Die Hard (1988).
As actor 19
Christmas on the Coast
2018 · 6.0/10
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The Sector
2016 · 3.4/10
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Rabbit Days
2016 · 3.5/10
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A Matter of Faith
2014 · 4.8/10
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Chasing Shakespeare
2014 · 3.1/10
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Little Monsters
2012 · 4.4/10
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Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
2005 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
2002 · 4.5/10
Snoozefest
Left Behind
2000 · 4.2/10
Snoozefest
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
1994 · 7.3/10
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Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
1993 · 5.7/10
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The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
1990 · 6.7/10
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L.A. Takedown
1989 · 5.4/10
Snoozefest
Die Hard
1988 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Off the Mark
1987 · 3.9/10
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The Karate Kid Part II
1986 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Top Gun
1986 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
1983 · 5.6/10
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Walker, Texas Ranger
TV · 1993 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Matlock
TV · 1986 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
The Duck Factory
TV · 1984 · 6.1/10
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Simon & Simon
TV · 1981 · 6.7/10
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The Facts of Life
TV · 1979 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Diff'rent Strokes
TV · 1978 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
CHiPs
TV · 1977 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickFrequently asked questions
What is the best Clarence Gilyard Jr. movie?
By viewer score, Die Hard (1988) at 7.8/10.
What are Clarence Gilyard Jr.’s most popular movies?
Die Hard, Top Gun, The Karate Kid Part II.
How many movies has Clarence Gilyard Jr. made?
19 films on TMDB, 19 as actor.