Isiah Whitlock, Jr.
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: September 13, 1954
Place of Birth: South Bend, Indiana, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Larry Dokes
as Bob
as Commander Burnside (voice)
as Ohio
as Judge Lomax
as Self
as Charlie Figaro
as Mr. Jackson
as Melvin
as Lester
as Russ McAllen
as Michael
as Lester
as Derek
as Lyman
as Officer Matthews
as Scotty
as Detective Gene Dentler
as Richard Talmage
as Burl Loomis
as Mr. Turrentine
as Mayor Naise (voice)
as Dog #10
as Buster
as Gus Bradley
as River Scott (voice)
as Peterson
as Raleigh Marks
as Sheriff Gene Dentler
as Carmen
as Bacchos
as Reverend Carlson
as Dr. Connelly
as Gerry Lang
as C.E.O. (voice)
as Yates
as Samuel
as Jack
as Bob Harris
as Danny
as Charles
as Philly
as Dr. Pamuk
as Landers
as Jack Brunelle
as Black
as Detective Flood
as George Maddox
as Ronald Strickland
as Officer Thompson
as Mr. Mathias
as Ronald Wilkes
as Mayor
as Detective Dumont
as Investigator #3 (as Isiah Whitlock)
as Ira Protopapas
as Mississippi DJ
as Detective Palmer
as Joe Williams
as Self
as Ethan Banks
as Hotel Engineer
as Mr. Lebreaux
as Freddie
as William
as Amos Flood
as Mr. Stubbs
as Eugene
as Agent Flood
as Clay Davis
as George's Uncle
as Crime Scene Detective
as Detective
as Tim Unger
as Dr. Mohyuddin
as Reggie Simmons
as Robbery Division Captain
as Todd Smythe
as Captain Reece
as NTCC Representative
as Manny
as Rudy
as Trooper
as Luke - Slave
as Cop
as Rick
as Anton Emery
as Gordon Samuels
as Antony White
as Simon Brooks
as Fred Oakes
as Captain Navarro
as Doctor
as Fireman
as The Moose