Jovan Adepo Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, Nationality, TV Shows, Awards, Spouse

Jovan Adepo is an acclaimed British-American actor known for his powerful, nuanced performances in film and television.

He gained international recognition for his breakout role as Cory Ellison in the HBO limited series Watchmen (2019), earning an Emmy nomination and widespread critical acclaim.

Additional standout credits include his portrayal of Corporal William “Willy” Watkins in Overlord (2018), Henry in The Leftovers (2015–2017), and roles in Fences (2016), The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2024), and the upcoming series The Agency and The Penguin spin-off.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jovan Adepo
• Stage Name: Jovan Adepo
• Born: September 6, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Upper Norwood, London, England
• Nationality: British-American
• Ethnicity: Nigerian (Yoruba) and Jamaican
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.88 m
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Tope Adepo and Adenike Adepo
• Siblings: One younger sister
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jovan Adepo was born on September 6, 1988, in Upper Norwood, London, England, to parents Tope Adepo, a Nigerian (Yoruba) father who worked in finance, and Adenike Adepo, a Jamaican mother. He moved with his family to the United States at the age of 8, settling in Maryland.

He attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he participated in drama and choir. He later studied at Temple University in Philadelphia, initially pursuing a degree in business before switching to theatre and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in acting. His ethnicity is Nigerian (Yoruba) and Jamaican. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Jovan Adepo began his acting career in the early 2010s with guest roles on television. His breakthrough came with the recurring role of Henry on the HBO series The Leftovers (2015–2017). He made his feature film debut in Fences (2016) opposite Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.

He delivered a standout performance as Corporal William “Willy” Watkins in Overlord (2018) and earned critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination for his role as young Hooded Justice / Cory Ellison in Watchmen (2019). Subsequent credits include The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2024), Babylon (2022), and recurring or guest roles in series such as The Morning Show, Your Honor, and 61st Street.

He is set to appear in the upcoming series The Agency and a Penguin spin-off. He continues to balance stage, screen, and voice work with a growing reputation for intense, layered character portrayals.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jovanadepo

Personal Life

Jovan Adepo, 37 years old and 1.88 m tall, is single. No past relationships or marriages are publicly documented. He has no children and maintains a very private personal life, focusing primarily on his acting career and artistic growth.

Net Worth

Jovan Adepo‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. His income primarily comes from supporting and lead roles in prestige television series including Watchmen and The Leftovers; feature film appearances in Fences, Overlord, and Babylon; residuals from streaming platforms like HBO and Paramount+; and upcoming high-profile projects that continue to elevate his profile.

Filmography

• Fences (2016)
• The Leftovers (2015–2017, TV series)
• Overlord (2018)
• Watchmen (2019, TV miniseries)
• Babylon (2022)
• The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2024)
• The Morning Show (TV series)
• 61st Street (TV series)
• The Agency (upcoming)