Born in South Bend, Indiana, USA — Sep 13 1954• Died Dec 30 2025

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 25t…
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Robbery Division Captain

Gordon Samuels

Danny

Bird King (voice)

Richard Talmage

Clay Davis

Carmen

Ira Protopapas

Jack Brunelle

Crime Scene Detective

Reggie Simmons

Anton Emery

Gerry Lang

C.E.O. (voice)

George Maddox

Doctor

Mayor Naise (voice)

Tim Unger

Charlie Figaro

Raleigh Marks

Ronald Strickland

River Scott (voice)

Gus Bradley

Larry Dokes

Joe Williams


Commander Burnside (voice)


Mr. Jackson

Luke - Slave

Ethan Banks

Mr. Turrentine

Fireman

Mr. Mathias


Bob

Burl Loomis

Dr. Mohyuddin

Peterson

Judge Lomax

Dog #10

Reverend Carlson

Hotel Engineer

Sheriff Gene Dentler

Agent Flood

Investigator #3 (as Isiah Whitlock)

Amos Flood

The Moose

Melvin

Bob Harris

Dr. Pamuk

Detective Gene Dentler

Mississippi DJ

Lyman

Self

Ronald Wilkes

Mr. Dream

Rick

Cop

Detective Palmer

Bacchos

Dr. Connelly

Russ McAllen

Charles

Eugene

Trooper

Detective Dumont

Derek

Landers

Yates

Scotty

Detective Flood

Rudy

Mr. Lebreaux

Mayor

Drummer


Samuel

Buster

Freddie

Ohio

Manny

Self
Alexander Wilkins

Michael

Lester

Mr. Stubbs

Officer Matthews

Rev. A.L. Blunton

Officer Thompson

Black

William

Philly

George's Uncle

Chopper

Jack
Second Charitable Gentleman / Party Guest

Lester