Isiah Whitlock Jr. Age, Wiki and Bio

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth13/09/1954
Age71 years (died on 30, Dec, 2025)
BirthplaceSouth Bend, Indiana, United States
Date of Death30/12/2025

Bio/Wiki

DescriptionIsiah Whitlock Jr. is an accomplished American actor known for his versatile roles in television and film. He grew up in South Bend, Indiana, where he initially showed promise in athletics before shifting his focus to acting during his college years.

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolJohn Adams High School, South Bend (1972)
College/University
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), Marshall, Minnesota
  • American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, California
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts from Southwest Minnesota State University
  • Master of Fine Arts from American Conservatory Theater

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Siblings
BrotherNone
Sisters
  • Velma Lloyd
  • Beverly Taylor
  • Deborah Riley

Career

OverviewIsiah Whitlock Jr. began his career with a debut in television through 'Cagney & Lacey' in 1987, followed by his stage debut in 'Mastergate' in 1989. He made a significant film debut in 'Goodfellas' in 1990 as a doctor. Over the years, he has earned accolades and recognition, contributing to various television series and films.
Notable Works
  • NBC's 'Law & Order' (1995-2004)
  • HBO's 'The Wire' (2002-2008)
  • Comedy Central's 'Chappelle's Show' (2003)
  • AMC's 'Rubicon' (2010)
  • CBS's 'The Good Wife' (2011)
  • Fox's 'Gotham' (2015)
  • Netflix's 'The Good Cop' (2018)
  • Films such as '25th Hour' (2002), 'Enchanted' (2007), 'Cocaine Bear' (2023)
  • Voice roles in animated films like 'Cars 3' (2017) and 'Lightyear' (2022)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realisiahwhitlock/
Official Websitehttp://www.isiahwhitlockjr.com

Some Lesser Known Facts

Isiah was a talented football player in high school and received an athletic scholarship for college.
After experiencing injuries, he pivoted from football to theatre during his college years.
He relocated to San Francisco to receive formal acting training, joining the prestigious American Conservatory Theater.
Isiah has performed with the Atlantic Theater Company and appeared in various off-Broadway productions.