Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Known for Acting · 98 credits
- Born
- 1954-09-13
- Died
- 2025-12-30
- Place of birth
- South Bend, Indiana, USA
- Also known as
- Isaiah Whitlock · Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Biography
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. In 2011, Whitlock played an insurance agent named Ronald Wilkes in the film Cedar Rapids. Wilkes is a self-described fan of The Wire and does an impersonation of character Omar Little. Whitlock has said that the references to the series were written in before he became involved in Cedar Rapids.
He is also notable for appearing in Spike Lee films She Hate Me and 25th Hour as Agent Amos Flood. In all three projects, Whitlock established a catchphrase from his characters' distinct pronunciation of the word "shit" ("sheee-it").
He appeared as Eugine, a supporting role, in the 2003 film Pieces of April. He had a bit part in Goodfellas as a doctor who gives Henry Hill a Valium while attending to his brother. In 2007, he played Ethan Banks in Enchanted.
Whitlock made appearances on Chappelle's Show and played various characters on Law & Order and its' spinoff, Law & Order: SVU. He also appeared in promotional spots for the Wii video game Punch-Out!! portraying the character Doc Louis.
Known For
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Robbery Division Captain / Todd Smythe / Captain Reece / NTCC Representative
Law & Order
1990
as Gordon Samuels / Antony White / Simon Brooks / Fred Oakes / Captain Navarro
Lucifer
2016
as Carmen
Hoppers
2026
as Bird King (voice)
The Blacklist
2013
as Danny
FBI
2018
as Richard Talmage
TV Shows (35)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Robbery Division Captain / Todd Smythe / Captain Reece / NTCC Representative
Law & Order
1990
as Gordon Samuels / Antony White / Simon Brooks / Fred Oakes / Captain Navarro
Lucifer
2016
as Carmen
The Blacklist
2013
as Danny
FBI
2018
as Richard Talmage
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Crime Scene Detective
The Good Wife
2009
as Ira Protopapas
Elementary
2012
as Jack Brunelle
Gotham
2014
as Gerry Lang
The Wire
2002
as Clay Davis
NYPD Blue
1993
as Anton Emery
BoJack Horseman
2014
as C.E.O. (voice)
Third Watch
1999
as Reggie Simmons
Veep
2012
as George Maddox
Atlanta
2016
as Raleigh Marks
The Mist
2017
as Gus Bradley
The Residence
2025
as Larry Dokes
Apple & Onion
2018
as Mayor Naise (voice)
Ed
2000
as Tim Unger
The Carmichael Show
2015
as Reverend Carlson
Your Honor
2020
as Charlie Figaro
Smash
2012
as Ronald Strickland
Woke
2020
as Mr. Jackson
Lucas Bros. Moving Co.
2013
as Mr. Dream
New Amsterdam
2008
as Joe Williams
She's Gotta Have It
2017
as Dog #10
The Good Cop
2018
as Burl Loomis
The Jury
2004
Wonderland
2000
as Dr. Mohyuddin
The Unusuals
2009
Liberty!
1997
as Luke - Slave
Madigan Men
2000
History of Swear Words
2021
as Self
Lucky 7
2013
as Bob Harris
Oceano
1989
as The Moose
Movies (63)
Hoppers
2026
as Bird King (voice)
GoodFellas
1990
as Doctor
Cars 3
2017
as River Scott (voice)
Lightyear
2022
as Commander Burnside (voice)
BlacKkKlansman
2018
as Mr. Turrentine
Detachment
2011
as Mr. Mathias
Enchanted
2007
as Ethan Banks
Cocaine Bear
2023
as Bob
1408
2007
as Hotel Engineer
CHiPs
2017
as Peterson
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
as Fireman
Europa Report
2013
as Dr. Pamuk
I Care a Lot
2021
as Judge Lomax
The Old Man & the Gun
2018
as Detective Gene Dentler
Thanks for Sharing
2013
as Charles
The Lost Husband
2020
as Russ McAllen
Main Street
2010
as Mayor
Pete's Dragon
2016
as Sheriff Gene Dentler
Da 5 Bloods
2020
as Melvin
25th Hour
2002
as Agent Flood
Cadillac Records
2008
as Mississippi DJ
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
2014
as Yates
Brooklyn's Finest
2010
as Investigator #3 (as Isiah Whitlock)
She Hate Me
2004
as Amos Flood
Home
2013
as Samuel
A Fish in the Bathtub
1999
as Rudy
23 Blast
2014
as Dr. Connelly
Lying and Stealing
2019
as Lyman
Cedar Rapids
2011
as Ronald Wilkes
Red Hook Summer
2012
as Detective Flood
Everyone Says I Love You
1996
as Cop
Not Fade Away
2012
as Landers
The Wire Odyssey
2007
as Self
Beautiful Ohio
2006
as Mr. Lebreaux
Pieces of April
2003
as Eugene
Person to Person
2017
as Buster
Eddie
1996
as Rick
Why Stop Now?
2012
as Black
Run with the Hunted
2019
as Lester
I Hate Valentine's Day
2009
as Drummer
Choke
2008
as Detective Palmer
The Spanish Prisoner
1997
as Trooper
Twelve
2010
as Detective Dumont
WW3
2001
Under New Management
2009
as Rev. A.L. Blunton
All Square
2018
as Scotty
Gun Hill Road
2011
as Officer Thompson
Sloan Hearts Neckface
2020
as Lester
Lost Holiday
2019
as Officer Matthews
Chi-Raq
2015
as Bacchos
Corporate Animals
2019
as Derek
Harlem Aria
1999
as Manny
A Jersey Tale
2004
as Mr. Stubbs
Stealing Martin Lane
2005
as Chopper
Newlyweeds
2013
as Philly
Duane Hopwood
2005
as William
The Body Is Water
as Alexander Wilkins
Seneca
2019
as Michael
Kettle of Fish
2006
as Freddie
Jump Tomorrow
2001
as George's Uncle
A Christmas Carol
1981
as Second Charitable Gentleman / Party Guest
Jerome's Bouquet
2013
as Jack
Triggered
2022
as Ohio
About Isiah Whitlock Jr.
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. In 2011, Whitlock played an insurance agent named Ronald Wilkes in the film Cedar Rapids. Wilkes is a self-described fan of The Wire and does an impersonation of character Omar Little. Whitlock has said that the references to the series were written in before he became involved in Cedar Rapids. He is also notable for appearing in Spike Lee films She Hate M… With 98 credits spanning from 1981 to 2026, Isiah Whitlock Jr. has appeared in 63 films and 35 TV shows.
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- Hoppers (2026) — as Bird King (voice)
- GoodFellas (1990) — as Doctor
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- BlacKkKlansman (2018) — as Mr. Turrentine
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