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Javon Anthony Walton (born July 22, 2006), also known by his ring name Wanna, is an American actor and professional boxer, who is 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 on July 22, 2006, 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

Acting

In June 2019, 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 2024, he starred in the streaming series Under the Bridge.

Boxing

On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Walton will make his professional boxing debut on March 2, 2024, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

On his debut, Walton fought American professional boxer Joshua Torres in a 4-round fight and the bout ended in a majority decision draw.

Filmography

Professional boxing record