
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

The Blacklist
2013
as Danny

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Crime Scene Detective

Hoppers
2026
as Bird King (voice)

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

The Blacklist
2013
as Danny

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Crime Scene Detective

FBI
2018
as Richard Talmage

Lucifer
2016
as Carmen

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

Smash
2012
as Ronald Strickland

Ed
2000
as Tim Unger

Atlanta
2016
as Raleigh Marks

Apple & Onion
2018
as Mayor Naise (voice)

Your Honor
2020
as Charlie Figaro

The Residence
2025
as Larry Dokes

The Mist
2017
as Gus Bradley

The Jury
2004

New Amsterdam
2008
as Joe Williams

The Carmichael Show
2015
as Reverend Carlson

Woke
2020
as Mr. Jackson

The Good Cop
2018
as Burl Loomis

Wonderland
2000
as Dr. Mohyuddin

The Unusuals
2009

She's Gotta Have It
2017
as Dog #10

Madigan Men
2000

Liberty!
1997
as Luke - Slave

Lucky 7
2013
as Bob Harris

Lucas Bros. Moving Co.
2013
as Mr. Dream

Oceano
1989
as The Moose

History of Swear Words
2021
as Self
Movies (63)

Hoppers
2026
as Bird King (voice)

GoodFellas
1990
as Doctor

Lightyear
2022
as Commander Burnside (voice)

Cars 3
2017
as River Scott (voice)

Enchanted
2007
as Ethan Banks

Detachment
2011
as Mr. Mathias

Cocaine Bear
2023
as Bob

1408
2007
as Hotel Engineer

I Care a Lot
2021
as Judge Lomax

BlacKkKlansman
2018
as Mr. Turrentine

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
as Fireman

CHiPs
2017
as Peterson

25th Hour
2002
as Agent Flood

Europa Report
2013
as Dr. Pamuk

Pete's Dragon
2016
as Sheriff Gene Dentler

Brooklyn's Finest
2010
as Investigator #3 (as Isiah Whitlock)

Lying and Stealing
2019
as Lyman

Twelve
2010
as Detective Dumont

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
2014
as Yates

Everyone Says I Love You
1996
as Cop

Cadillac Records
2008
as Mississippi DJ

The Spanish Prisoner
1997
as Trooper

Chi-Raq
2015
as Bacchos

Da 5 Bloods
2020
as Melvin

She Hate Me
2004
as Amos Flood

Choke
2008
as Detective Palmer

The Lost Husband
2020
as Russ McAllen

The Old Man & the Gun
2018
as Detective Gene Dentler

Thanks for Sharing
2013
as Charles

I Hate Valentine's Day
2009
as Drummer

Eddie
1996
as Rick

Main Street
2010
as Mayor

Corporate Animals
2019
as Derek

Cedar Rapids
2011
as Ronald Wilkes

Pieces of April
2003
as Eugene

23 Blast
2014
as Dr. Connelly

Red Hook Summer
2012
as Detective Flood

The Wire Odyssey
2007
as Self

Home
2013
as Samuel

Not Fade Away
2012
as Landers

Newlyweeds
2013
as Philly

Beautiful Ohio
2006
as Mr. Lebreaux

Why Stop Now?
2012
as Black

Kettle of Fish
2006
as Freddie

Duane Hopwood
2005
as William

WW3
2001

All Square
2018
as Scotty

A Fish in the Bathtub
1999
as Rudy

Jump Tomorrow
2001
as George's Uncle

Run with the Hunted
2019
as Lester

Under New Management
2009
as Rev. A.L. Blunton

Gun Hill Road
2011
as Officer Thompson

Seneca
2019
as Michael

Person to Person
2017
as Buster
The Body Is Water
as Alexander Wilkins

Stealing Martin Lane
2005
as Chopper

Lost Holiday
2019
as Officer Matthews

Jerome's Bouquet
2013
as Jack

Harlem Aria
1999
as Manny

A Jersey Tale
2004
as Mr. Stubbs

Triggered
2022
as Ohio
A Christmas Carol
1981
as Second Charitable Gentleman / Party Guest

Sloan Hearts Neckface
2020
as Lester
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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- Enchanted (2007) — as Ethan Banks
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