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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.
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Shocker
for Shocker in The Spectacular Spider-Man
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Marvel's Spider-Man features a large ensemble cast of characters drawn from the history of Spider-Man comics. Peter Parker is a research assistant, who gains superhuman abilities after being bitten by a genetically modified spider. Assuming a secret identity as the superhero Spider-Man, Peter uses these abilities to protect the residents of New York City. Eight years into his superhero career, Peter has become an experienced crime fighter and balances his superhero and personal lives. Peter is assisted by Daily Bugle reporter Mary Jane Watson, his ex-gf, and NYPD captain Yuri Watanabe. Peter is supported by his Aunt May who volunteers at the F.E.A.S.T. homeless shelter run by philanthropist Martin Li. Peter is employed by friend and respected scientist Dr. Otto Octavius. Spider-Man's adventure brings him into contact with other characters, including Miles Morales, NYPD officer Jefferson Davis and Rio Morales, Oscorp CEO and New York mayor Norman Osborn,Harry Osborn who is in Europe, J. Jonah Jameson. Black Cat, Hammerhead, Walter Hardy. Nelson, Murdock and Silver Sablinova, leader of the private military company Sable International. Spider-Man's mission brings him into conflict Kingpin of crime in New York Wilson Fisk and a supernaturally powered gang called the Inner Demons who begin dividing the city for Mister Negative, who can corrupt people through his touch. Spider-Man must also confront Electro, Rhino, Scorpion, Vulture, Shocker, Taskmaster, Screwball and Tombstone.
