Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Acting
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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Isiah Whitlock Jr.
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Filmography of
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Bob
... 2023
Commander Burnside (voice)
... 2022
Ohio
... 2022
Judge Lomax
... 2021
Michael
... 2020
Melvin
... 2020
Lester
... 2020
Russ McAllen
... 2020
Lester
... 2019
Derek
... 2019
Lyman
... 2019
Scotty
... 2018
Detective Gene Dentler
... 2018
Mr. Turrentine
... 2018
Buster
... 2017
River Scott (voice)
... 2017
Peterson
... 2017
Sheriff Gene Dentler
... 2016
Bacchos
... 2015
Dr. Connelly
... 2014
... 2014
Samuel
... 2013
Jack
... 2013
Charles
... 2013
Philly
... 2013
Dr. Pamuk
... 2013
Landers
... 2012
Black
... 2012
Detective Flood
... 2012
Officer Thompson
... 2011
Mr. Mathias
... 2011
Ronald Wilkes
... 2011
Mayor
... 2010
Detective Dumont
... 2010
Investigator #3 (as Isiah Whitlock)
... 2010
Mississippi DJ
... 2008
Detective Palmer
... 2008
Himself
... 2007
Ethan Banks
... 2007
Hotel Engineer
... 2007
Mr. Lebreaux
... 2006
Freddie
... 2006
William
... 2005
Amos Flood
... 2004
Mr. Stubbs
... 2004
Eugene
... 2003
Agent Flood
... 2002
George's Uncle
... 2001
... 2001
Manny
... 1999
... 1999
Trooper
... 1997
... 1996
Rick
... 1996
Doctor
... 1990
Fireman
... 1990
Second Charitable Gentleman / Party Guest
... 1981