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Isiah Whitlock, Jr.

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Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Biography

Isiah Whitlock Jr. is an American actor. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Whitlock attended college at Southwest Minnesota State University, in the rural town of Marshall, Minnesota, where he enrolled through a football scholarship and studied theater. Whitlock is most famous for his role on the HBO television series, "The Wire" as corrupt state senator Clay Davis. He also is notable for appearing in Spike Lee films "She Hate Me", "25th Hour", and "Red Hook Summer" as Agent Amos Flood. In all three projects, Whitlock established a catchphrase from his characters' distinct pronunciation of the word "shit" ("sheee-it").

Whitlock also made appearances on Chappelle's Show and has made several appearances as various characters on Law & Order. He appeared as Eugine, a supporting role, in the 2003 film Pieces of April.

He had a bit part in Goodfellas as a doctor who gives Henry Hill a Valium while attending to his brother. He also made an appearance in the film 1408 as the Engineer of the Dolphin Hotel, as well as appearing in promotional spots for the Wii video game Punch-Out!! portraying the character Doc Louis. In 2007 he played Ethan Banks in Enchanted.

Whitlock played an insurance agent named Ronald Wilkes in the 2011 film Cedar Rapids. Wilkes is a self-described fan of The Wire and does an impersonation of character Omar Little. Whitlock has said that the references to the series were written in before he became involved in Cedar Rapids.

Whitlock filmed a separate promotion for the film, where Wilkes is seen in an insurance office reading lines from The Wire.

SMSU now offers the Isiah Whitlock Jr. Endowed Scholarship.

He was SMSU's commencement speaker in 1999 and guest artist for the school's celebration of Black History Month in 2007.

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    Speaking fees for Isiah Whitlock, Jr., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Isiah Whitlock, Jr. are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Isiah Whitlock, Jr., click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
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    Isiah Whitlock, Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Commencement, Media, Music, Speakers by Industry, Television Personalities, Television Stars, University Speakers.
  • Where does Isiah Whitlock, Jr. travel from?

    Isiah Whitlock, Jr. generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Isiah Whitlock, Jr.’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Isiah Whitlock, Jr. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Isiah Whitlock, Jr. for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Isiah Whitlock, Jr. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Biography

Isiah Whitlock Jr. is an American actor. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Whitlock attended college at Southwest Minnesota State University, in the rural town of Marshall, Minnesota, where he enrolled through a football scholarship and studied theater. Whitlock is most famous for his role on the HBO television series, "The Wire" as corrupt state senator Clay Davis. He also is notable for appearing in Spike Lee films "She Hate Me", "25th Hour", and "Red Hook Summer" as Agent Amos Flood. In all three projects, Whitlock established a catchphrase from his characters' distinct pronunciation of the word "shit" ("sheee-it").

Whitlock also made appearances on Chappelle's Show and has made several appearances as various characters on Law & Order. He appeared as Eugine, a supporting role, in the 2003 film Pieces of April.

He had a bit part in Goodfellas as a doctor who gives Henry Hill a Valium while attending to his brother. He also made an appearance in the film 1408 as the Engineer of the Dolphin Hotel, as well as appearing in promotional spots for the Wii video game Punch-Out!! portraying the character Doc Louis. In 2007 he played Ethan Banks in Enchanted.

Whitlock played an insurance agent named Ronald Wilkes in the 2011 film Cedar Rapids. Wilkes is a self-described fan of The Wire and does an impersonation of character Omar Little. Whitlock has said that the references to the series were written in before he became involved in Cedar Rapids.

Whitlock filmed a separate promotion for the film, where Wilkes is seen in an insurance office reading lines from The Wire.

SMSU now offers the Isiah Whitlock Jr. Endowed Scholarship.

He was SMSU's commencement speaker in 1999 and guest artist for the school's celebration of Black History Month in 2007.

Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Videos

  • Sundance 2011 Interview: Isiah Whitlock Jr. Cedar Rapids on Vimeo
  • Signature Stories: Isiah Whitlock, Jr. - YouTube

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  • How do I book Isiah Whitlock, Jr. to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Isiah Whitlock, Jr. for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Isiah Whitlock, Jr., or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Isiah Whitlock, Jr. or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Isiah Whitlock, Jr.

    Speaking fees for Isiah Whitlock, Jr., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Isiah Whitlock, Jr. are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Isiah Whitlock, Jr., click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Isiah Whitlock, Jr. speak about?

    Isiah Whitlock, Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Commencement, Media, Music, Speakers by Industry, Television Personalities, Television Stars, University Speakers.
  • Where does Isiah Whitlock, Jr. travel from?

    Isiah Whitlock, Jr. generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Isiah Whitlock, Jr.’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Isiah Whitlock, Jr. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Isiah Whitlock, Jr. for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Isiah Whitlock, Jr. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Isiah Whitlock, Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Isiah Whitlock, Jr. for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Isiah Whitlock, Jr. generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are F. Gary Gray, Common, John Legend, Stu Nudelman and Chase Rice. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Isiah Whitlock, Jr. for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • Sundance 2011 Interview: Isiah Whitlock Jr. Cedar Rapids on Vimeo
    Signature Stories: Isiah Whitlock, Jr. - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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