Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Isiah Whitlock Jr.
High school yearbook portrait, 1972
Born(1954-09-13)September 13, 1954
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 2025(2025-12-30) (aged 71)
New York City, U.S.
EducationSouthwest Minnesota State University (BA)
American Conservatory Theater (MFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1981–2025

Isiah Whitlock Jr. (September 13, 1954 – December 30, 2025) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as corrupt state senator Clay Davis on the HBO television series The Wire as well as being a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee.

Whitlock appeared in many other films and television series, accumulating over 120 acting credits throughout his career. He also acted in some theater productions. He had a unique pronunciation of shit ("sheeeeeeeee-it") that appeared in much of his work.

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