Javon Walton

Javon Walton, also known by his ring name Wanna, is an American actor and boxer[1] 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.

Javon Walton
Born
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupations
  • Actor
  • boxer
  • gymnast
Years active2019–present
Notable work

Career

In June 2019, Javon Walton appeared in the HBO television series Euphoria as Ashtray,[2] before landing a main role in the Amazon Prime Video streaming series Utopia (2020) as Grant Bishop.[3] In 2021, he appeared in the animated comedy horror film The Addams Family 2 as Pugsley Addams.[4] In 2022, he starred in the Netflix superhero television series The Umbrella Academy, and in the superhero thriller film Samaritan as Sam Cleary.[5]

Filmography
Films
Year Title Role Notes
2021 The Addams Family 2 Pugsley Addams Voice role
2022 Samaritan Sam Cleary Streaming release; credited as Javon 'Wanna' Walton
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2019–2022 Euphoria Ashtray Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2)[2]
2020 Utopia Grant Bishop Main role[3]
2022 The Umbrella Academy Stan Recurring role (season 3)[6]
TBA Under the Bridge Warren In production

References
  1. "The making of Javon "Wanna" Walton Olympic chasing Hollywood crashing as a teen professional boxer". January 28, 2023.
  2. Marine, Brooke (June 30, 2019). "Javon Walton, Euphoria's Child Drug Dealer, Is Actually a Champion Boxer". W Magazine. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (March 29, 2019). "'Utopia': Javon 'Wanna' Walton To Star In Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 8, 2020). "'The Addams Family 2': Bill Hader & Javon "Wanna" Walton Join Voice Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 8, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (February 21, 2020). "Sylvester Stallone Thriller 'Samaritan' Adds Jared Odrick & Michael Aaron Milligan; Christian DelGrosso Joins 'Wally's Wonderland' – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  6. Cinema Express, 23rd, January 2022. Javon Walton on board to The Umbrella Academy Season 3. Cinemaexpress.com. Retrieved February 10, 2022.


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