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Javon Walton
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Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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Years active | 2019–present |
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Javon Walton, also known by his ring name Wanna, is an American actor and boxer best known for his portrayal of Ashtray in the HBO series Euphoria. After his work in Euphoria, he began working on the television series Utopia, The Umbrella Academy, and the film Samaritan.
Early life
Walton was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to his father, DJ Walton, a boxing coach and founder of athletics apparel company Onward Athletics, and his mother, Jessica Walton. He has three siblings: a fraternal twin brother, Jaden; an older sister, Jayla; and a younger brother, Daelo. He was homeschooled for most of his childhood due to his boxing career.
Career
In June 2019, Javon Walton appeared in the HBO television series Euphoria as Ashtray, before landing a main role in the Amazon Prime Video streaming series Utopia (2020) as Grant Bishop. In 2021, he appeared in the animated comedy horror film The Addams Family 2 as Pugsley Addams. In 2022, he starred in the Netflix superhero television series The Umbrella Academy, and in the superhero thriller film Samaritan as Sam Cleary. In 2023, he starred in the streaming series Under the Bridge.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | The Addams Family 2 | Pugsley Addams | Voice role |
2022 | Samaritan | Sam Cleary | Streaming release; credited as Javon 'Wanna' Walton |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019–2022 | Euphoria | Ashtray | Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2) |
2020 | Utopia | Grant Bishop | Main role |
2022 | The Umbrella Academy | Stan | Recurring role (season 3) |
TBA | Under the Bridge | Warren | In production |