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| R. Clayton Davis | |
|---|---|
| The Wire character | |
 Isiah Whitlock, Jr. as Clay Davis | |
| First appearance | "One Arrest" (2002) |
| Last appearance | "Late Editions" (2008) |
| Created by | David Simon |
| Portrayed by | Isiah Whitlock, Jr. |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Maryland State Senator |
R. Clayton "Clay" Davis is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actor Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Davis is a corrupt Maryland State Senator with a reputation for pocketing bribes.[1] However, throughout the series Davis remains protected by other ranking politicians and Baltimore Police Commissioner Ervin Burrell.
Davis was known for his idiosyncratic profanity, often when confronted with bad news, comically elongating the word shit as sheeeeeeeee-it.[2]
- ^ Abrams, Jonathan (2018-02-06). "Sheeeeeeeee-it: The Secret History of the Politics in 'The Wire'". The Ringer. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ^ Fitz-Gerald, Sean (31 December 2014). "Master the Art of Saying 'Sheeeeeeeeeit' at Isiah Whitlock Jr.'s Acting Academy". Vulture. Retrieved 25 June 2024.