Joivan Wade

Joivan Wade was born on July 23, 1993, in Lewisham, London, England, UK. He demonstrated an early interest in performing arts and athletic pursuits, including football, trying out for Charlton Athletic F.C. and Crystal Palace F.C. academies. At 13, he enrolled at the D&B Academy of Performing Arts in Bromley. His decision to focus on acting led him to the BRIT School, known for its dramatic arts program, where he performed in various Shakespearean plays. It was at the BRIT School that he met his future creative and business partner, Percelle Ascott.

Wade’s career began to gain momentum through his involvement in digital content creation. In 2010, after a successful comedy sketch performance, he collaborated with Percelle Ascott and Dee Kaate to create “Mandem on the Wall,” a web series that premiered on YouTube in December 2011. This project quickly garnered wide attention, leading to television opportunities. He was cast in the BBC comedy “Big School” in 2013 and subsequently appeared in the E4 teen drama “Youngers.” In 2014 and 2015, Wade took on the role of Rigsy in two episodes of the iconic science fiction series “Doctor Who.” He also joined the cast of the BBC soap opera “EastEnders” in 2016 as Jordan Johnson.

Expanding beyond acting, Wade co-founded Wall of Comedy in 2015 with Ascott and Kaate, developing it into a significant digital platform for comedic content with billions of views across various social media. In 2018, he produced and co-starred in “Shiro’s Story,” a three-part YouTube series that gained rapid popularity. The same year, Wade made his American feature film debut in “The First Purge,” playing Isaiah. This role caught the attention of producer Greg Berlanti, which led to Wade being cast as Victor Stone / Cyborg in the DC Universe series “Doom Patrol,” a role he reprised in “Titans” and briefly in “Legends of Tomorrow.” He also formed JPD3 Entertainment, a production company, and Wade’s World, a charitable foundation.