Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Actor
Born Sep 13, 1954 · South Bend, Indiana, USA
Active 1981–2025
Isiah Whitlock, Jr. (September 13, 1954 – December 30, 2025) was an American actor. He is most famous for his role on the HBO television series, The Wire as corrupt state senator Clay Davis.
Filmography
Hoppers (2026) — Bird King (voice)The Residence (2025) — Larry DokesLucifer (2016) — CarmenGoodFellas (1990) — DoctorThe Wire (2002) — Clay DavisBoJack Horseman (2014) — C.E.O. (voice)BlacKkKlansman (2018) — Mr. TurrentineLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — NTCC Representative · Captain Reece · Todd Smythe · Robbery Division CaptainThe Blacklist (2013) — DannyGotham (2014) — Gerry LangCars 3 (2017) — River Scott (voice)Your Honor (2020) — Charlie FigaroEnchanted (2007) — Ethan BanksDetachment (2011) — Mr. Mathias25th Hour (2002) — Agent FloodElementary (2012) — Jack Brunelle1408 (2007) — Hotel EngineerLightyear (2022) — Commander Burnside (voice)Atlanta (2016) — Raleigh MarksFBI (2018) — Richard TalmageI Care a Lot (2021) — Judge LomaxGremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) — FiremanThe Good Wife (2009) — Ira ProtopapasPete's Dragon (2016) — Sheriff Gene Dentler