Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr, famous for his roles in television series Walker, Texas Ranger Y Matlockas well as in movies like intransigent Y top gunhe died at the age of 66.
The University of Nevada College of Fine Arts in Las Vegas, where the comedian was a professor of film and theater, announced the news in a statement posted on its website.
“His students were deeply inspired by him. He had many extraordinary talents and was well known at the university for his dedication to teaching and professional achievements,” said the university’s chancellor.
In the shoes of James Trivette
From film to television to the stage, Clarence Gilyard Jr.’s career spans more than 30 years. For his first role, the actor played Sundown in the film. top gun released in 1986.
Then he stood out in the cinema with the role of computer hacker Theo in intransigent in 1989, but also on television where he starred in many series such as the legal soap opera Matlock (private investigator Conrad McMasters) or Walker, Texas Rangerwhere he played ranger James Trivette in 196 episodes.
After sharing the poster of the famous series with Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard Jr. moved away from comedy to dedicate himself to teaching. He later joined the Faculty of Fine Arts as a professor of cinema and theater.
In 2020, the actor took on the role of Theo in intransigent for an ad, which aired during the Super Bowl in February 2021, alongside Bruce Willis.
Source: BFM TV
