Hollywood that spanned several decades
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:06 am
Promotional portrait of American actor Clarence Gilyard Jr (as James ‘Jimmy’ Trivette), dressed in a pin-stripe suit, for the television series ‘Walker, Texas Ranger
Usher added that Gilyard’s “generosity of spirit was boundless,” and noted his willingness to lend a hand to various projects and performances at the school whenever possible.
“We remember Clarence with joy and gratitude for all he contributed to the College of Fine Arts, the UNLV community, and, through his impressive personal achievements, to the world,” the dean said.
Before joining the university staff, Gilyard built a career in . Born on Christmas Eve in 1955 in Moses Lake, Washington, Gilyard’s family moved several times during his childhood due to his father’s position in the U.S. Air Force, and they lived at a number of army bases before settling in a San Bernardino, California, suburb during his adolescent years.
Gilyard later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, and during buy phone number list the early 80s appeared in guest spots on television series such as “Diff’rent Strokes,” “The Facts of Life” and “Riptide.” He is best known for his performances in the popular action films “Top Gun” and “Die Hard,” where he played alongside stars like Tom Cruise and Bruce Willis, respectively, as well as his leading roles in the 90s legal drama series “Matlock” and crime drama “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
A customer searches for shoe products inside a Macy’s store during Black Friday sales on November 25, 2022 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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A record number of holiday shoppers – 196.7 million – flocked back to stores and hunted for deals from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation, which tracks the figure for in-person and online shopping.
Usher added that Gilyard’s “generosity of spirit was boundless,” and noted his willingness to lend a hand to various projects and performances at the school whenever possible.
“We remember Clarence with joy and gratitude for all he contributed to the College of Fine Arts, the UNLV community, and, through his impressive personal achievements, to the world,” the dean said.
Before joining the university staff, Gilyard built a career in . Born on Christmas Eve in 1955 in Moses Lake, Washington, Gilyard’s family moved several times during his childhood due to his father’s position in the U.S. Air Force, and they lived at a number of army bases before settling in a San Bernardino, California, suburb during his adolescent years.
Gilyard later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, and during buy phone number list the early 80s appeared in guest spots on television series such as “Diff’rent Strokes,” “The Facts of Life” and “Riptide.” He is best known for his performances in the popular action films “Top Gun” and “Die Hard,” where he played alongside stars like Tom Cruise and Bruce Willis, respectively, as well as his leading roles in the 90s legal drama series “Matlock” and crime drama “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
A customer searches for shoe products inside a Macy’s store during Black Friday sales on November 25, 2022 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Kena Betancur | Getty Images
A record number of holiday shoppers – 196.7 million – flocked back to stores and hunted for deals from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation, which tracks the figure for in-person and online shopping.