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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary

Isiah Whitlock Jr's elongated, uncle-inspired 'Sheee-it' delivery became a defining, recurring trait across roles, most famously as Senator Clay Davis on The Wire.
fromRoger Ebert
6 days ago

A Brilliant Actor and Even Better Person: Isiah Whitlock Jr. (1954-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Whitlock was a Midwestern kid, born in South Bend, where he attended John Adams High School. He was also an athlete, a football player at Southwest Minnesota State University, but injury pushed him from the field to the stage, where he played a role in The Crucible. He caught the acting bug, joining the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco after graduating, and taking off from there.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., acclaimed for The Wire and Spike Lee collaborations, has died and received tributes from his manager and Liebman Entertainment.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' actor and Spike Lee collaborator, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for playing Senator Clay Davis on The Wire and collaborations with Spike Lee, died at 71 after a short illness.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dead: "The Wire" and Spike Lee Actor 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr. died at 71 after a short illness; he was a veteran actor and frequent Spike Lee collaborator.
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