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
Hoppers
2026
as Bird King (voice)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Crime Scene Detective
Lucifer
2016
as Carmen
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
Lucifer
2016
as Carmen
FBI
2018
as Richard Talmage
The Good Wife
2009
as Ira Protopapas
Elementary
2012
as Jack Brunelle
Gotham
2014
as Gerry Lang
The Wire
2002
as Clay Davis
BoJack Horseman
2014
as C.E.O. (voice)
Third Watch
1999
as Reggie Simmons
NYPD Blue
1993
as Anton Emery
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
New Amsterdam
2008
as Joe Williams
The Jury
2004
Woke
2020
as Mr. Jackson
The Carmichael Show
2015
as Reverend Carlson
The Unusuals
2009
The Good Cop
2018
as Burl Loomis
Wonderland
2000
as Dr. Mohyuddin
She's Gotta Have It
2017
as Dog #10
Lucky 7
2013
as Bob Harris
Madigan Men
2000
Liberty!
1997
as Luke - Slave
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
Cars 3
2017
as River Scott (voice)
Enchanted
2007
as Ethan Banks
Lightyear
2022
as Commander Burnside (voice)
Cocaine Bear
2023
as Bob
Detachment
2011
as Mr. Mathias
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
Europa Report
2013
as Dr. Pamuk
25th Hour
2002
as Agent Flood
Pete's Dragon
2016
as Sheriff Gene Dentler
CHiPs
2017
as Peterson
Cadillac Records
2008
as Mississippi DJ
Twelve
2010
as Detective Dumont
Lying and Stealing
2019
as Lyman
Brooklyn's Finest
2010
as Investigator #3 (as Isiah Whitlock)
Da 5 Bloods
2020
as Melvin
Chi-Raq
2015
as Bacchos
23 Blast
2014
as Dr. Connelly
Eddie
1996
as Rick
The Spanish Prisoner
1997
as Trooper
Everyone Says I Love You
1996
as Cop
Corporate Animals
2019
as Derek
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
2014
as Yates
The Lost Husband
2020
as Russ McAllen
Choke
2008
as Detective Palmer
Thanks for Sharing
2013
as Charles
Cedar Rapids
2011
as Ronald Wilkes
She Hate Me
2004
as Amos Flood
The Old Man & the Gun
2018
as Detective Gene Dentler
Home
2013
as Samuel
Pieces of April
2003
as Eugene
Duane Hopwood
2005
as William
Beautiful Ohio
2006
as Mr. Lebreaux
Newlyweeds
2013
as Philly
WW3
2001
Main Street
2010
as Mayor
I Hate Valentine's Day
2009
as Drummer
Seneca
2019
as Michael
Run with the Hunted
2019
as Lester
Kettle of Fish
2006
as Freddie
All Square
2018
as Scotty
Red Hook Summer
2012
as Detective Flood
Not Fade Away
2012
as Landers
A Fish in the Bathtub
1999
as Rudy
The Wire Odyssey
2007
as Self
Person to Person
2017
as Buster
The Body Is Water
as Alexander Wilkins
Why Stop Now?
2012
as Black
Lost Holiday
2019
as Officer Matthews
Jump Tomorrow
2001
as George's Uncle
Under New Management
2009
as Rev. A.L. Blunton
Gun Hill Road
2011
as Officer Thompson
Harlem Aria
1999
as Manny
A Jersey Tale
2004
as Mr. Stubbs
Jerome's Bouquet
2013
as Jack
Stealing Martin Lane
2005
as Chopper
Sloan Hearts Neckface
2020
as Lester
Triggered
2022
as Ohio
A Christmas Carol
1981
as Second Charitable Gentleman / Party Guest
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
- Cars 3 (2017) — as River Scott (voice)
- Enchanted (2007) — as Ethan Banks
- Lightyear (2022) — as Commander Burnside (voice)
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