Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Biography: 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 drama series Matlock from 1989 to 1993; Pastor Bruce Barnes in the first two Left Behind movies; 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) Evan "Sundown" Gough in Top Gun.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 24, 1955
Deathday: November 23, 2022
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Die Hard
1988-07-15
Die Hard
Overview: NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-07-15
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Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
2005-10-16
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
Overview: Walker investigates a murder connected with a missing government weapon. In addition, he tries to track down a teen on the run from a crime syndicate.
Genres: Action Thriller TV Movie Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-16
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Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
2002-10-29
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
Overview: After millions vanish, a group of people must band together to form the Tribulation Force and prepare themselves for the worst seven years the planet has ever seen.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-29
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Left Behind
2000-10-30
Left Behind
Overview: After learning that millions have completely vanished, an airline pilot, a journalist, and others work together to unravel the mystery of those left behind.
Genres: Drama Fantasy Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-30
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Things Are Looking Up
1984-06-24
Things Are Looking Up
Overview: A group of high-school students deal with everyday life while attending JFK High School in Ventura, California.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-06-24
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The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
1990-11-11
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
Overview: After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One."
Genres: Drama Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-11
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Little Monsters
2012-01-02
Little Monsters
Overview: James and Carl were only 10 years old when they kidnapped and murdered 3 year old David McClendon. They were caught, tried, convicted and placed in separate juvenile facilities. At 18-years old, both are given new names and released back into society - much to the horror of the nation. They can have no contact with each other or with their past friends or relatives. The story follows the lives of these two boys as they try to start over, escape the past and survive the growing outcry following their release.
Genres: Crime Drama Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-02
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Off the Mark
1987-11-01
Off the Mark
Overview: A teenaged boy's family once hosted a Russian exchange student in their home for a year. Several years later, as adults, the two find themselves competing against each other in a Triathlon competition.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-01
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A Matter of Faith
2014-10-17
A Matter of Faith
Overview: Christian girl Rachel Whitaker goes off to college for her freshman year and begins to be influenced by her popular biology professor Marcus Kaman, who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life. When Rachel’s father senses something amiss 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 sets out to do something about it.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-17
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The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
1983-02-06
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Overview: A 13-year-old genius goes to college and tries to cope not only with campus social life, but also with his professor.
Genres: Drama Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-02-06
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Top Gun
1986-05-16
Top Gun
Overview: For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-16
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Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
1994-05-14
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
Overview: An experienced member of Texas Rangers, a special police unit, arrives to compete in a pistol shooting tournament, but so does a hitman who's planing to assassinate a US senator who will be among the spectators.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-14
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Rabbit Days
2016-06-12
Rabbit Days
Overview: Eccentric community theatre director August Porter invites a few guests to his secluded mountain lodge for a dinner party. But something is in the woods… waiting…
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-12
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The Track
2016-06-12
The Track
Overview: When suburban mother, Caren (Missy Yager), meets a teenager working the streets of Las Vegas, Barbie (Mariah Kirstie), the result is a mother daughter relationship that may save both their lives.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-12
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The Sector
2016-07-05
The Sector
Overview: In a dystopian world, a bounty hunter sets out to capture a ruthless band of outlaws who have kidnapped an important father and daughter through a world of multiverses. Unbeknownst to the Outlaws and the Bounty Hunter is that another, more powerful man known only as The Finisher has plans of his own.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-05
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The Karate Kid Part II
1986-06-18
The Karate Kid Part II
Overview: Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen. Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself.
Genres: Adventure Drama Action Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-06-18
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Christmas on the Coast
2018-11-25
Christmas on the Coast
Overview: Hard-hearted New York novelist Dru Cassadine...known for her holiday romance stories (even though she is antilove and anti-Christmas)...is desperate to get her mojo back after a string of flops (and a not-so-subtle threat by her publisher that he'll drop her if she has another failure). She decides that a change of scenery might get her creative juices flowing and heads south for the winter, landing in a place known as Harbor Pointe. She doesn't quite get what she came for. She gets much more.
Genres: Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-25
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The Perfect Race
2019-10-14
The Perfect Race
Overview: A female athlete at a small Christian college works hard to overcome long odds in trying to win a national title in the 800 meter run. "The Perfect Race" is a follow up movie to "Remember The Goal".
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-14
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L.A. Takedown
1989-08-27
L.A. Takedown
Overview: Michael Mann's gutsy telefilm tells the tale of two skilled professionals--one a cop, the other a criminal--who aren't as different as they think. Vincent Hanna is an intense cop on the trail of ruthless armed robber Patrick McLaren. After a botched heist, the two men confront each via a full scale battle on the seedy streets of Los Angeles.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-27
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Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
1993-04-21
Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
Overview: Among the issues Walker has to deal with: a new partner named Trivette, a group of men terrorizing a circus family who camp out at his home, and some bad guys who plan on the ultimate bank caper.
Genres: Crime Action Western TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-21
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