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)FBI (2018) - Richard TalmageAtlanta (2016) - Raleigh MarksI Care a Lot (2021) - Judge LomaxGremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) - FiremanThe Good Wife (2009) - Ira ProtopapasPete's Dragon (2016) - Sheriff Gene Dentler