Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71

December 31, 2025

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for "The Wire" and "Veep," has died at 71.
His manager confirmed the news, describing him as a "brilliant actor and even better person."
Whitlock was born in Indiana in 1954 and attended Southwest Minnesota State University.
He is widely recognized for his role as State Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
He also played Defense Secretary George Maddox in "Veep."
Whitlock was a frequent collaborator with director Spike Lee, appearing in films such as "BlacKkKlansman" and "Da 5 Bloods."
His other film credits include "Goodfellas," "Enchanted," and Pixar's "Cars 3" and "Lightyear."
He voiced a character in the upcoming 2026 Pixar film "Hoppers."

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