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Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Actor · born 13 September 1954 · South Bend, Indiana, USA

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").

Where to start: GoodFellas (1990).

As actor 58

TV shows 27

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Isiah Whitlock Jr. movie?

By viewer score, GoodFellas (1990) at 8.5/10.

What are Isiah Whitlock Jr.’s most popular movies?

GoodFellas, BlacKkKlansman, Cars 3.

How many movies has Isiah Whitlock Jr. made?

58 films on TMDB, 58 as actor.

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