It won’t probably be wrong to assert that Hollywood is free from racism and we have sufficient proof to that. Today, we are talking about one of the colored actors who enjoyed the privilege of working in the industry for a long time, he is none other than Clarence Gilyard.

Clarence Gilyard is a famous American actor, author and college professor. Likewise, he is popular for the portrayal of Conrad McMasters in the drama series Matlock (1968 – 1995). Scroll down to find out about his net worth, personal life, children, and facts.

How Much Is Clarence Gilyard’s Net Worth?

As of 2019, Clarence Gilyard has an astounding amount of $5 million as his net worth. The actor started his career from the TV series Different Strokes in 1981. Later, from 1982 to 1983 he starred in another tv series The Duck Factory. 

Clarence Gilyard with beard
An actor Clarence Gilyard. Source: Pinterest

In 1989, Gilyard had his breakthrough when he appeared in a recurring role of Conrad McMasters alongside Andy Griffith in the TV drama Matlock. Some of his notable works on films and tv series are: Walker, Texas Ranger (1993 – 2001), Top Gun (1986), Die Hard (1988), Left Behind: The Movies (2000), CHiPs (1977 – 1983), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), and Left Behind (2002).

After working on more than a dozen movies and tv series he managed to make his net this hefty. Besides movies, he previously joined U.S Air Force Academy and left a year later.

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Gilyard also wrote several books and teaches theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This work helped him to contribute a decent amount to his net worth. As a matter of fact, the actor is one of the most remarkable actors of color in Hollywood.

Who Is Clarence Gilyard’s Wife? How About His Children?

Clarence Gilyard married twice in his lifetime and he has a total of five children. Firstly, he walked down the aisle with a woman Catherine Dutko and share two children; however, he manages to keep his first marriage details a top secret.

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Second, in 2001, Gilyard married another woman Elena Gilyard and became parents of three kids. The identity of Clarence and Elena’s children is still mysterious, except for their son Peter Gilyard, born in 2007. After his wedding with Elena, Clarence thought that Hollywood wasn’t the best place to raise a family and stepped back from acting.

Clarence Gilyard wears red jacket
Clarence Gilyard. Source: Heightline

Gilyard, then, headed to Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and resides there so he could keep his family as far as possible from Hollywood.

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In conclusion, it seems Gilyard retired from acting career and currently focuses on a teaching career living away from the shadows of Hollywood along with his family.

Quick Facts About Clarence Gilyard

When and where was Clarence Gilyard born?

December 24, 1955, Moses Lake, Washington

How tall is Clarence Gilyard?

5 feet 9 inches

Zodiac sign of Clarence Gilyard?

Capricorn

How old is Clarence Gilyard?

63 years old

What ethnicity does Clarence Gilyard belong to?

Black

Which nationality does Clarence Gilyard belong to?

American