Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. (born September 13, 1954) is 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 has made appearances on Chappelle's Show and has played various characters on Law & Order and its' spinoff, Law & Order: SVU. He also appears in promotional spots for the Wii video game Punch-Out!! portraying the character Doc Louis.
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ActingBirthday
September 13, 1954Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
58Place of birth
South Bend, Indiana, USAAlso known as
Isaiah WhitlockCast credits
Pieces of April
EugeneKettle of Fish
FreddieGun Hill Road
Officer ThompsonCedar Rapids
Ronald WilkesDetachment
Mr. MathiasHarlem Aria
MannyThanks for Sharing
CharlesThe Angriest Man in Brooklyn
YatesWhy Stop Now?
BlackNewlyweeds
PhillyHome
SamuelEddie
Rick25th Hour
Agent FloodEuropa Report
Dr. PamukPete's Dragon
Sheriff Gene DentlerGoodFellas
DoctorChi-Raq
BacchosRed Hook Summer
Detective FloodThe Wire Odyssey
HimselfEveryone Says I Love You
CopBeautiful Ohio
Mr. Lebreaux