Actor who played the venal Maryland state governor Clay Davis in the US crime drama The Wire Many fictional characters are known by their catchphrases. Few are identifiable by a single exclamation alone. Among the exceptions are Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest (“A handbag?”) and the venal Maryland state senator Clay Davis, who appeared in all five series of the acclaimed US crime dramaThe Wirebetween 2002 and 2008. Senator Davis, played by Isiah Whitlock Jr, who has died aged
Quick Facts about Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary
| Full Name | Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary |
| Place of Birth | None |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Net Worth | Estimated at $4 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
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Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary Biography
Actor who played the venal Maryland state governor Clay Davis in the US crime drama The Wire Many fictional characters are known by their catchphrases. Few are identifiable by a single exclamation alone. Among the exceptions are Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest (“A handbag?”) and the venal Maryland state senator Clay Davis, who appeared in all five series of the acclaimed US crime dramaThe Wirebetween 2002 and 2008. Senator Davis, played by Isiah Whitlock Jr, who has died aged 71, was notable for his unique pronunciation of a monosyllabic expletive. On his lips, its central vowel was bent out of shape and stretched as thin as pizza dough: “Sheee-it”. David Simon created The Wire but it was Whitlock who originated that word’s distinctive delivery. It was a hangover from his performance in Spike Lee’s25th Hour(2002). Whitlock played the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) agent Amos Flood, who utters the elongated word after retrieving cash and drugs stowed inside a
Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary Education
Studied theater at Southwest Minnesota State University and attended the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
Schools Attended: None
Degrees: None
Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary Career
Whitlock Jr.'s career began on the stage but he quickly found his footing in television and film. His portrayal of Clay Davis in 'The Wire' is perhaps his most celebrated role, but his filmography includes a wide range of characters in both comedic and serious roles. His ability to bring depth and humanity to every character he played made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
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Being an Actor over the years
Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary Net Worth
Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary's net worth is estimated at Estimated at $4 million.
Estimated at $4 million
Income Sources: Acring movies
Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary Nationality
Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary is of American nationality and None ethnicity.
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