Clarence Gilyard

American actor (1955–2022)

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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…

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The Perfect Race — Coach Michaels2019
Christmas on the Coast — Fletcher Reese2018
Rabbit Days — Auguste Porter2016
The Track — Psychiatrist2016
The Sector — Reverend Raines2016
A Matter of Faith — Professor Portland2014
Chasing Shakespeare — Jeremiah Ward2014
Little Monsters — Ben Foreman2012
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire — Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette2005
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force — Pastor Bruce Barnes2002

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Moses Lake
Place of death: Las Vegas
Occupation: television director
Educated at: California State University, Long Beach
Employer: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Image: Clarence Gilyard in 2018.jpg
Number of children: 5

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date of birth: 1955-12-24
start of work period: 1981-00-00
time period: 20th century
writing language: English language
Commons category: Clarence Gilyard
date of death: 2022-11-23
name in native language: Clarence Gilyard
birth name: Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr.

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