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Clarence Gilyard is a Actor American born on 24 december 1955 at Moses Lake (USA)

Clarence Gilyard

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Birth name Clarence Alfred Gilyard, Jr.
Nationality USA
Birth 24 december 1955 at Moses Lake (USA)
Death 28 november 2022 (at 66 years)

Clarence Alfred Gilyard, Jr. (born December 24, 1955) is an African American actor, college professor, and author who has been featured in movies and television since 1980; he is sometimes credited as Clarence A. Gilyard.

Gilyard is known for his roles as second private investigator and right-hand man Conrad McMasters, to Ben Matlock on the legal drama series, Matlock from 1989 to 1993; as Pastor Bruce Barnes in the Left Behind movie trilogy; as Cordell Walker's Texas Ranger partner, James "Jimmy" Trivette, on the 1990s crime drama, Walker, Texas Ranger, as Theo, the terrorist computer expert, in Die Hard and as Lieutenant (junior grade) Marcus "Sundown" Williams in Top Gun.

Biography

Gilyard was born into a military family in Moses Lake, Washington, the son of Clarence Gilyard, Sr., a U.S. Air Force officer. His family was originally from New Orleans, Louisiana but Gilyard grew up on Air Force bases in Hawaii, Texas, and Florida. Raised primarily as a Lutheran, he became Catholic in the 1990s.

During his young adulthood, Gilyard lived in the San Bernardino suburb of Rialto, California and attended Eisenhower High School. He was an excellent student, graduating in 1974, and afterward spent a year as an Air Force Academy cadet before leaving the service to attend Sterling College. In college he played football and he is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He also received a tennis scholarship but dropped out of school before completing his studies.

Gilyard is the second of six children. He has a younger brother who graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1985. Another brother, Milton, suffers from a moderate developmental disability and resides in an assisted-living residence.

While living with his parents in his high school years, Gilyard was preoccupied with women, alcohol and, occasionally, drugs. His parents urged him to move out and he relocated to Long Beach, California with a friend. He attended California State University, Long Beach, majored in acting, and worked as a waiter while continually seeking acting opportunities. He would eventually complete his bachelor's degree at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Gilyard worked with a housemate at a clothing store, where he was soon promoted to manager but, despite this success, he quit and found another job selling industrial chemicals. He has said that he didn't do well at this second job.

In 2003, Gilyard returned to school, receiving a master's degree in teaching theater at Southern Methodist University. He is currently an Associate Professor in the College of Fine Arts - Department of Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Currently, Gilyard serves as the consultant of the Communications Committee of the U.S. Catholic Bishops.

He has been married twice and has five children. He and his second wife, Elena, have been married since 2001.

Usually with

Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris
(2 films)
Paul LaLonde
Paul LaLonde
(2 films)
Greg Prange
Greg Prange
(1 films)
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Filmography of Clarence Gilyard (13 films)

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A Matter of Faith, 1h28
Directed by Rich Christiano
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about religion
Actors Harry Anderson, Jordan Trovillion, Jay Pickett, Clarence Gilyard, Dallas Hart
Roles Professor Portland
Rating37% 1.866261.866261.866261.866261.86626
A Christian girl, Rachel Whitaker (Jordan Trovillion) goes off to college for her freshman year and begins to be influenced by her popular biology professor (Harry Anderson) who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life. When Rachel’s father, Stephen Whitaker (Jay Pickett) senses something changing with his daughter, he begins to examine the situation and what he discovers catches him completely off guard. Now very concerned about Rachel drifting away from her Christian faith, he tries to do something about it.
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire, 2h
Directed by Aaron Norris
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action
Actors Chuck Norris, Sheree J. Wilson, Judson Mills, Bret Loehr, Steven Williams, Bruce Locke
Roles Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Rating54% 2.7189752.7189752.7189752.7189752.718975
Ranger Captain Walker and Rangers Francis Gage and Rhett Harper are involved in a shooting at a bank where a group of robbers hijack the operators. Ranger Harper kills two of the robbers while the leader is able to escape. A form of guidance missile accidentally ends up in the hands of a thirteen-year-old who does not know that three Koreans, who are very skilled in combat, is what they're looking for. The criminals go to the kid's house where they kill his father. The boy manages to escape, but the criminals remit to look for work. Jimmy has to leave for a family vacation and away from the group, while Gage is following the case of the boy, helped by the Ranger Kay Austin. As if that were not enough a girl with whom he had an appointment Ranger Harper is killed and all evidence leads to Ranger Harper.
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force, 1h35
Directed by Bill Corcoran
Origin Canada
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy
Themes Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Kirk Cameron, Brad Johnson, Chelsea Noble, Gordon Currie, Clarence Gilyard, Janaya Stephens
Roles Pastor Bruce Barnes
Rating47% 2.3998352.3998352.3998352.3998352.399835
It's a week after the rapture and the millions of people who vanished into thin air are still missing. Chaos rules the world as panic and grief-stricken survivors continue to search for their lost loved-ones. Suicide rates are skyrocketing, businesses and homes are being looted, and martial law is in effect. A desperate world looks to the leadership and guidance of UN Secretary General Nicolae Carpathia, the only person offering any answers, hope, and plans to restore peace and order.
Left Behind: The Movie, 1h40
Origin Canada
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy
Themes Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Kirk Cameron, Brad Johnson, Gordon Currie, Janaya Stephens, Clarence Gilyard, Chelsea Noble
Roles Pastor Bruce Barnes
Rating43% 2.150882.150882.150882.150882.15088
GNN television journalist Cameron "Buck" Williams reports from Israel about a new technology with which food will grow almost anywhere. He interviews Israeli scientist Chaim Rosenzweig, and praises him for creating a miracle. Suddenly, Arab Mikoyan MiG-29 and Russian fighter jets fly overhead in a surprise air raid. A missile hits near Buck and Chaim as they retreat to a military bunker. The sun disappears even though it is still mid-day. Israel's defenses are unable to counterattack, but the attacking jets start spontaneously exploding and crashing down. Buck runs outside with the news camera and records the drama as some GNN executives and reporters watch back in Chicago. The entire attacking force is destroyed.
CHiPs
CHiPs (1998)
, 1h34
Origin USA
Actors Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada, Robert Pine, David Ramsey, Lou Wagner, Paul Linke
Roles Officer Benjamin Webster (1982–1983) / 15-Adam-9
Rating63% 3.199853.199853.199853.199853.19985
CHiPs was a lightweight action crime drama, which included elements of light comedy in every episode. Over-the-top freeway pileups, which occurred in almost every episode were a signature of the show. There was little if any actual violence on CHiPs and the show can be classified as a light drama. The episodes filled a standard hour-long time slot, which at the time required 48 minutes of actual programming. For filming, traffic on Los Angeles freeways was non-existent and most chase scenes were done on back roads, usually dirt roads.
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion, 1h28
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Actors Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard, Jonathan Banks, Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman, Noble Willingham, Stuart Whitman
Roles Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette
Rating54% 2.7145152.7145152.7145152.7145152.714515
En dépit de leur méthode tres opposées, Walker et son coéquipier Jimmy Trivette forment l'équipe la plus performante de la police texane. Leur derniere enquete, rondement menée, a permis de mettre sous les verrous un réseau de trafiquants de drogue. Maintenant, c'est au tour d'Alex Cahill, procureur et amie de Walker, de réclamer l'aide du Texas Ranger. L'une de ses étudiantes a été frappés et violée sur le campus ...
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake, 3h
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action
Themes Disaster films, American disaster films, Films about earthquakes
Actors Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Bonnie Bartlett, Lindsay Frost, Joe Spano, Michael T. Weiss
Roles Roy Bryant
Rating59% 2.960212.960212.960212.960212.96021
The movie begins with a small tremor beginning in the hills outside of Los Angeles near a United States Geological Survey (USGS) research post which cuts to a scene of a teenage girl on a date with her boyfriend at the Earthquake Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. The girl is later revealed to be Heather, daughter of Clare Winslow (Joanna Kerns), who is a seismologist with the U.S.G.S.
L.A. Takedown, 1h32
Directed by Michael Mann
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Heist films
Actors Scott Plank, Michael Rooker, Alex McArthur, Daniel Baldwin, Xander Berkeley, Ely Pouget
Roles Mustafa Jackson
Rating59% 2.997852.997852.997852.997852.99785
Los Angeles robbery-homicide sergeant Vincent Hanna (Plank) is on the trail of a gang of ruthless professional criminals, led by the methodical Patrick McLaren (McArthur), whose only mistake in the last heist was the killing of armored car guards by the new recruit, Waingro (Berkeley), who is a loose cannon. But Hanna is soon surprised when he discovers that he and McLaren have quite a lot in common. While McLaren and his gang plan another heist, Hanna and his colleagues keep surveillance. Hanna is facing a personal problem, as the police work is straining his relationship with his wife, Lillian (Pouget). Moreover, McLaren is also facing a similar problem when he finds himself falling in love with Eady (Harrington), which he personally condemns due to the commitment required to his profession.
Die Hard
Die Hard (1988)
, 2h12
Directed by John McTiernan
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action
Themes L'action se déroule en une journée, Christmas films, Psychologie, Films about terrorism, Heist films, Children's films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexandre Godounov, Reginald VelJohnson, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton
Roles Theo
Rating81% 4.0976554.0976554.0976554.0976554.097655
On Christmas Eve, New York City Police Detective Lieutenant John McClane arrives in Los Angeles to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly. McClane is driven to the Nakatomi Plaza building for a company Christmas party by Argyle. While McClane changes clothes, the party is disrupted by the arrival of Hans Gruber and his heavily armed group: Karl, Franco, Tony, Theo, Alexander, Marco, Kristoff, Eddie, Uli, Heinrich, Fritz, and James. The group seize the tower and secure those inside as hostages, except for McClane, who manages to slip away.
The Karate Kid Part II, 1h53
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Romance, Martial arts
Themes Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films
Actors Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Tamlyn Tomita, Joey Miyashima, Nobu McCarthy, Bruce Malmuth
Roles G.I. #1
Rating61% 3.051733.051733.051733.051733.05173
Furious over Johnny's loss at the All-Valley Karate Tournament, John Kreese attacks him in the parking lot. Miyagi confronts Kreese and passively immobilizes him. Miyagi threatens to strike a deadly blow but instead comically tweaks Kreese's nose and walks away.
Top Gun
Top Gun (1986)
, 1h50
Directed by Tony Scott
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Aviation films, Political films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Michael Ironside
Roles LTJG Marcus 'Sundown' Williams
Rating69% 3.4512153.4512153.4512153.4512153.451215
United States Naval Aviator LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and his Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) LTJG Nick "Goose" Bradshaw fly the F-14A Tomcat aboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They, with Maverick's wingman "Cougar" and his RIO "Merlin", intercept Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-28s over the Indian Ocean. Cougar engages one of the hostile aircraft and afterwards is too shaken to land, despite being low on fuel. Maverick defies orders and assists Cougar despite also being low on fuel. Cougar gives up his Wings of Gold, citing his newborn child that he has never seen. Despite his dislike for Maverick's recklessness, CAG "Stinger" sends him and Goose—now his top crew—to attend the Top Gun school at NAS Miramar.
The Kid with the 200 I.Q., 1h36
Directed by Leslie H. Martinson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Gary Coleman, Robert Guillaume, Kari Michaelson, Crispin Glover, Mel Stewart, Clayton Rohner
Rating51% 2.567842.567842.567842.567842.56784
A very young teenager with great intelligence goes to college at an early age and is roommates with a popular jock and must adjust to the adult life and life in college.