Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in “The Wire”, “Veep” and “Your Honor”, had his death confirmed on Tuesday by his manager Brian Liebman. On the “Deadline” website, he said the death was due to a “brief illness.”
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The businessman also confirmed the death in a publication on the social network Instagram, paying tribute to the actor. In the statement, Liebman said Whitlock was “a brilliant actor and an even better person” and that he “was greatly loved by all who had the pleasure of working with or knowing him.”
Whitlock was a respected figure in entertainment, with a career spanning more than three decades in television, film and theater. He was born on September 13, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, and began his professional career after training at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
International fame came with the role of corrupt Senator R. Clayton “Clay” Davis in the hit series “The Wire,” which aired from 2002 to 2008 on HBO. The character, known for his unique style and signature expression, has become one of the production’s icons.
After his success on The Wire, Whitlock appeared in other major American television titles, such as the political comedy “Veep”, in which he played Secretary of Defense George Maddox, and the series “Your Honor”. He has also appeared in episodes of established franchises such as “Law & Order” and recent series such as “The Residence.”
In the cinema, he frequently collaborated with director Spike Lee, in films such as “25th Hour”, “BlacKkKlansman” and “Da 5 Bloods – Irmãos de Armas”, in addition to participating in other popular productions throughout his career.
Whitlock’s death comes shortly after that of another The Wire co-star, actor James Ransone, who died in tragic circumstances earlier this month. Whitlock leaves an important legacy in television and film culture, and his work should be revisited by fans and critics as one of the greats of his generation.
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