Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdaySep 13, 1954
Death2025-12-30
BiographyIsiah Whitlock Jr. (September 13, 1954 – December 30, 2025) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as corrupt state senator Clay Davis on the HBO television series The Wire, and for his frequent collaborations with filmmaker Spike Lee.

Whitlock appeared in many other films and television series, accumulating over 120 acting credits throughout his career. He also acted in some theater productions. He had a unique pronunciation of shit ("sheeeeeeeee-it") that appeared in much of his work.

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Known For

Lucky 7
Ended

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as Bob
The Good Cop
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as Burl Loomis
The Residence
Ended

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as Larry Dokes
The Wire
Ended

The Wire

as State Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis
Your Honor
Ended

Your Honor

as Charlie Figaro

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