Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Isiah Whitlock Jr. (September 13, 1954 – December 30, 2025) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as corrupt state senator Clay Davis on the HBO television series The Wire. He also appeared on many Spike Lee movies. He was also known for the way he would say shit ("sheeeeeeeee-it") in his roles.

Whitlock died after a short-illness at a New York City hospital on December 30, 2025, at the age of 71.

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