Jovan Adepo
ActingAbout Jovan Adepo
Jovan Adepo (born September 6, 1988) is a British-born American actor. He is known for his role as Cory Maxson in the film adaptation of Fences (2016), and also had starring roles in the 2018 film Overlord and as Lionel Jefferson in CBS' All in the Family/The Jeffersons special. Adepo was featured in the series When They See Us, the second season of Prime Video’s Jack Ryan, and the Facebook series Sorry for Your Loss. He plays Michael Murphy in the HBO series The Leftovers and in 2019 appeared in Watchmen as Hooded Justice. For the latter, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He also starred as Larry Underwood in the Paramount+ miniseries of Stephen King's The Stand.
Jovan Adepo Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jovan Adepo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jovan Adepo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Jovan Adepo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Babylon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jovan Adepo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jovan Adepo's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jovan Adepo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Odyssey | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | His Three Daughters | Benji | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | To Catch a Killer | MacKenzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Costumes of Babylon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | A Panoramic Canvas Called Babylon | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Babylon | Sidney Palmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | 5150 | Celeb | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Violent Heart | Daniel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Planters | Jesus (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" | Lionel Jefferson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Overlord | Private First Class Edward Boyce | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | mother! | Cupbearer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Fences | Cory Maxson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sandbox | Gator | Flop | Similar → |
Jovan Adepo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jovan Adepo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jovan Adepo is "Babylon" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Jovan Adepo acted in?
Jovan Adepo has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jovan Adepo?
Other notable films include "mother!", "Fences", and "To Catch a Killer".