Actor
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Biography

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 ...

Known For
Acting
2019 -- The Perfect Race | Coach Michaels
2018 -- Christmas on the Coast | Fletcher Reese
2016 -- The Sector | Reverend Raines
2016 -- The Track | Psychiatrist
2016 -- Rabbit Days | Auguste Porter
2014 -- A Matter of Faith | Professor Portland
2012 -- Little Monsters | Ben Foreman
2005 -- Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire | Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
2002 -- Left Behind II: Tribulation Force | Pastor Bruce Barnes
2000 -- Left Behind | Pastor Bruce Barnes
1994 -- Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion | Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
1993 -- Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger | Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
1990 -- The Great Los Angeles Earthquake | Roy Bryant
1989 -- L.A. Takedown | Mustafa Jackson
1988 -- Die Hard | Theo
1987 -- Off the Mark | James B. White
1986 -- The Karate Kid Part II | G.I. #1
1986 -- Top Gun | Sundown
1984 -- Things Are Looking Up | Clement McCallister
1983 -- The Kid with the 200 I.Q. |
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