4 hours ago · Isiah Whitlock Jr., a character actor best known for his scene-stealing role as a smooth-talking, corrupt politician in the widely acclaimed HBO show “The Wire,” died on Tuesday. He was 71.

4 hours ago · Isiah Whitlock Jr., whose singular delivery of a tagline in “The Wire” gave the world one of the most iconic phrases of the century, has died at the age of 71.

5 hours ago · Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, Liebman Entertainment confirmed on social media. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of a member of our family, Isiah Whitlock Jr ...

6 hours ago · Isiah Whitlock Jr., a veteran character actor known for his work on "The Wire," "Veep" and several Spike Lee films, has died. The actor, recognizable by his round cheeks and warm smile, …

6 hours ago · Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role in 'The Wire' and frequent collaborations with director Spike Lee in films such as 'BlacKkKlansman' and 'Da 5 Bloods,' has died.

4 hours ago · Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in "The Wire," "Veep" and several Spike Lee movies, has died, his manager confirmed to CBS News. He was 71. A cause of death was not immediately …

5 hours ago · Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role on HBO’s 2000s crime drama “The Wire,” has died, his manager said Tuesday, Dec. 30.

8 hours ago · Isiah Whitlock Jr., a character actor best known for his roles in 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and several Spike Lee movies, has died. He was 71.

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 …

4 hours ago · Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor who starred in The Wire, dies aged 71 Whitlock Jr. portrayed openly corrupt city councilman Clay Davis on the show, who was known for his trademark expression …