This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role in HBO’s “The Wire” and his collaborations with director Spike Lee in ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., whose singular delivery of a tagline in “The Wire” gave the world one of the most iconic phrases of the century, has died at the age of 71. Whitlock “passed away today peacefully ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., a veteran character actor best known for his role as corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on HBO’s The Wire, has died, his manager told Deadline Tuesday. Whitlock, 71, died peacefully in ...

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role on HBO's 2000s crime drama "The Wire," has died, his manager said Tuesday. He was 71. "It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr, who was known for his memorable acting roles on The Wire and Veep, has died at the age of 71, according to his manager. "It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., a veteran character actor best known for his role as state Sen. Clay Davis on HBO’s “The Wire,” died Tuesday, according to an Instagram post from his manager. He was 71. Whitlock’s ...

“The Wire” actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at 71. Over the years, the veteran star was best known for roles in “The Wire,” “Veep,” “Your Honor” and “The Residence.” Whitlock’s manager, Brian Liebman ...

Over the years, The Wire has earned its place as one of the most influential TV shows ever made - praised for its realism, empathy, and unflinching portrayal of American institutions. Yet for many ...

The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.” By Jonathan Abrams Jonathan Abrams, a Times reporter, is the author ...

James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died. He was 46. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office ...

Actor James Ransone died Friday apparently by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. He was 46. Ransone, a native of Maryland, was best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in the ...