Clarence Gilyard
Clarence Gilyard | |
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Gilyard in 2018 | |
| Born | Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr. December 24, 1955 Moses Lake, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 2022 (aged 66) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Clarence Darnell Gilyard, Jr. |
| Education | California State University, Dominguez Hills (BA) Southern Methodist University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–2022 |
| Spouses | Catherine Dutko (divorced)Elena Castillo (m. 2001) |
| Children | 6 |
Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr.[1] (December 24, 1955 – November 28, 2022) was an American actor. He was best known for his roles as private investigator Conrad McMasters on the legal drama series Matlock (1986–95) and Texas Ranger Jimmy Trivette on Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001). He also played Theo in the action movie Die Hard.
Gilyard died at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 28, 2022 from a long-illness at the age of 66.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Feister, John (April 2009). "The Eucharistic Faith of Actor Clarence Gilyard". St. Anthony Messenger. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012.
- ↑ Katsilometes, John (November 28, 2022). "'Die Hard' actor, UNLV professor Clarence Gilyard dies". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Clarence Gilyard obituary". The Times. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.