Clarence Gilyard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Clarence Gilyard
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Dec 24, 1955(1955-12-24)
Age	69
Birthplace	Moses Lake
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Clarence Gilyard Biography

Clarence Gilyard is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on December 24, 1955 in Moses Lake, Washington, United States. He played the role of James Trivette on the series, Walker Texas Ranger and is also well-known for his part as Conrad McMasters in TV’s Matlock.

He played his first regular role as a defender against He had his first recurring role opposite Erik Estrada during the final season of Chips. in his final year of Chips.

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

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.

He was married to the second time to his wife Elena Gilyard, in 2001. He has three children.

Clarence Gilyard Net Worth

Clarence Gilyard is one of the richest Tv Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Clarence Gilyard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His first TV part in a 1981 episode on Diff’rent Strokes.

He was a part of the iconic action films of the ’80s, Die Hard and Top Gun.

Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. was born into a military family in Moses Lake, Washington, on Christmas Eve, in 1955, 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Clarence Gilyard height 5 ft 9 in Clarence weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Clarence Gilyard Dating?

According to our records, Clarence Gilyard married to Elena Gilyard. As of December 1, 2023, Clarence Gilyard’s is not dating anyone.

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Gilyard is 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 Left Behind movie trilogy; 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) Marcus “Sundown” Williams in Top Gun.

Facts & Trivia

Clarence Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Clarence Gilyard celebrates birthday on December 24 of every year.

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

Top Facts about Clarence Gilyard

1. Clarence Gilyard was an American actor, professor, and author.
2. He was born on December 24, 1955, in Moses Lake, Washington.
3. Gilyard graduated from Sterling College with a degree in theater.
4. He is best known for his roles in “Matlock” and “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
5. Gilyard also appeared in films such as “Die Hard” and “Top Gun.”
6. In addition to acting, he taught at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
7. Gilyard authored several books on theology and spirituality.
8. He passed away on November 24, 2022, at the age of 66.
9. His death was confirmed by his family via social media.
10. Fans and colleagues mourned his loss and celebrated his legacy.

What is Clarence Gilyard doing now?

Gilyard is currently associate professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He also serves as the consultant of the Communications Committee of the U.S. Catholic Bishops.

Was Clarence Gilyard a martial artist?

You need to fit a character in a television series. And why did you think that – because of the physicality of it? Because of the physicality – because I was a martial artist , because I rodeoed, because I played college football.

Who was Clarence Gilyard first wife?

Clarence Gilyard
Spouse(s)| Elena (second wife; 2001–present)
Children| 6

What does Clarence Gilyard teach?

After working 13 years straight as the costar of two successful television series; Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger, he took a professional sabbatical and earned his MFA in theater performance. He now teaches acting and works professionally not only in television and film but also in theater.

Is Chuck Norris part Indian?

1. Chuck Norris and the character Cordell Walker are both part Native American. Chuck Norris was born Carlos Ray Norris in Ryan, Oklahoma in 1940 to an Irish mother and a Cherokee father.