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 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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Perfect Race
Character: Coach Michaels
MOVIE • 2019
Christmas on the Coast
Character: Fletcher Reese
MOVIE • 2018
The Sector
Character: Reverend Raines
MOVIE • 2016
Rabbit Days
Character: Auguste Porter
MOVIE • 2016
The Track
Character: Psychiatrist
MOVIE • 2016
A Matter of Faith
Character: Professor Portland
MOVIE • 2014
Chasing Shakespeare
Character: Jeremiah Ward
MOVIE • 2014
Little Monsters
Character: Ben Foreman
MOVIE • 2012
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
Character: Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
MOVIE • 2005
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
Character: Pastor Bruce Barnes
MOVIE • 2002
Left Behind
Character: Pastor Bruce Barnes
MOVIE • 2000
Sons of Thunder
Character:
TV • 1999
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
Character: Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
MOVIE • 1994
Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
Character: Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
MOVIE • 1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Character: Jimmy Trivette
TV • 1993
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
Character: Roy Bryant
MOVIE • 1990
L.A. Takedown
Character: Mustafa Jackson
MOVIE • 1989
Die Hard
Character: Theo
MOVIE • 1988
Off the Mark
Character: James B. White
MOVIE • 1987
The Karate Kid Part II
Character: G.I. #1
MOVIE • 1986