""It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of a member of our family, Isiah Whitlock Jr.," Liebman Entertainment said in a statement on social media. "He will be deeply missed for his zest for life and the unforgettable presence he brought to the screen. May his talent and legacy always be remembered." The actor's manager, Brian Liebman, also paid tribute to the actor on Instagram and called Whitlock a "brilliant actor and even better person.""
"He is known for "The Wire" and for frequently collaborating with director Spike Lee on films like "Da 5 Bloods" and "BlacKkKlansman." Born on Sept. 13, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, Whitlock got his start as an actor while attending college at Southwest Minnesota State University, where he had a football scholarship and studied theater. He joined the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, CA, after graduating in 1976."
Liebman Entertainment confirmed the death of Isiah Whitlock Jr., praising his zest for life and unforgettable screen presence and saying his talent and legacy should be remembered. Manager Brian Liebman called Whitlock a brilliant actor and even better person and offered heartfelt tribute. Whitlock was known for starring as Senator R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on The Wire from 2002 to 2008 and frequently collaborated with Spike Lee on films including Da 5 Bloods and BlacKkKlansman. Born Sept. 13, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, he studied theater on a football scholarship and trained at the American Conservatory Theater.
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