Jovan Adepo
Biography
Jovan Adepo was born on September 6, 1988 in Upper Heyford, England, and holds both British and American citizenship. He is an actor known for portraying Cory Maxson in the 2016 film adaptation of Fences and for starring in the 2018 film Overlord. On television he appeared as Lionel Jefferson in the CBS All in the Family/The Jeffersons special, played Michael Murphy in the HBO series The Leftovers (2015‑2017), and portrayed Hooded Justice in the 2019 Watchmen limited series, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Additional credits include roles in When They See Us, the second season of Prime Video’s Jack Ryan (2019), and the Facebook Watch drama Sorry for Your Loss (2018‑2019).
Career overview
Jovan Adepo was born on 6 September 1988 in Upper Heyford, England, and holds both American and British citizenship. He first gained wide recognition for portraying Cory Maxson in the 2016 film adaptation of Fences. The following year he appeared in the war‑horror picture Overlord, and he later took on the role of Lionel Jefferson in the CBS All in the Family/The Jeffersons special.
Adepo’s television work includes a recurring turn as Michael Murphy in the HBO series The Leftovers, which ran from 2015 to 2017. He was featured in the Netflix true‑crime miniseries When They See Us, and in 2019 he played Hooded Justice in the limited series Watchmen, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. In the same year he joined the second season of Amazon Prime Video’s Jack Ryan, and he also appeared in the Facebook Watch drama Sorry for Your Loss, which aired from 2018 to 2019. Across film and television, Adepo has built a career marked by a mix of dramatic, genre, and historical roles, establishing him as a versatile presence in contemporary screen acting.
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25 titles- The Odyssey (2026) as Elpenor
- IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) as Leroy Hanlon
- 3 Body Problem (2024) as Saul Durand
- His Three Daughters (2024) as Benji
- To Catch a Killer (2023) as MacKenzie
- The Costumes of Babylon (2023)
- A Panoramic Canvas Called Babylon (2023) as Self
- Babylon (2022) as Sidney Palmer
- 5150 (2021) as Celeb
- The Stand (2020) as Larry Underwood
- The Violent Heart (2020) as Daniel
- Watchmen (2019) as Will Reeves
- When They See Us (2019) as Antron McCray (Adult)
- The Planters (2019) as Jesus (voice)
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" (2019) as Lionel Jefferson
- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) as Marcus Bishop
- Overlord (2018) as Boyce
- Sorry for Your Loss (2018) as Danny
- mother! (2017) as Cupbearer
- Fences (2016) as Cory Maxson
- The Youth (2015) as Sahal
- The Leftovers (2014) as Michael Murphy
- Sandbox (2014) as Gator
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Emmanuel Salim
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jovan Adepo best known for?
Jovan Adepo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Odyssey (2026), IT: Welcome to Derry (2025), 3 Body Problem (2024), His Three Daughters (2024).
When and where was Jovan Adepo born?
Jovan Adepo was born on September 6, 1988 in Upper Heyford, England, UK.
How many credits does Jovan Adepo have?
Jovan Adepo has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
What is Jovan Adepo's background in cinema and television?
Jovan Adepo was born on September 6, 1988 in Upper Heyford, England, and holds both British and American citizenship. He is an actor known for portraying Cory Maxson in the 2016 film adaptation of Fences and for starring in the 2018 film Overlord. On television he appeared as Lionel Jefferson in the CBS All in the Fami...