Clarence Gilyard
Clarence Gilyard Jr. was a popular supporting actor known for his roles in Die Hard, Top Gun, Matlock, and Walker, Texas Ranger.
TV Actor
December 24, 1955
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Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. (December 24, 1955 รขยย November 28, 2022) was an American actor, author, and academic, renowned for his roles in both television and film. He gained fame for his portrayals of Conrad McMasters in the TV series “Matlock” and Jimmy Trivette in “Walker, Texas Ranger”. Additionally, Gilyard appeared in popular blockbuster films like “Die Hard” and “Top Gun”, as well as other notable works such as “The Karate Kid, Part II” and “Left Behind: The Movie”. He also served as a visiting professor of theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Clarence Gilyard Jr. passed away at the age of 66 on November 28, 2022.