Adipati gained prominence when he appeared in a supporting role on the soap opera Kepompong [id] (Indonesian: Cocoon), which aired on SCTV from 2008 to 2009. He was later cast in Putih Abu-Abu dan Sepatu Kets (Indonesian: White-Grey and Athletic Shoes),[2] his first collaboration with the film's director Nayato Fio Nuala [id], who later directed him in 18+ [id] (2010)[3] and its sequel, 18++ Forever Love [id] (2012).[4]
In 2017, he starred in two drama films; At Stake (Indonesian: Sacrifice) and Posesif (Indonesian: Possessive), the latter landed him a nomination for the Citra Award for Best Leading Actor at the 2017 Indonesian Film Festival.[13]
Adipati was born in Ciputat, Tangerang Banten, Indonesia.[16] He has mixed German and Javanese ancestry. During his early career he was credited as Adipati Koesmadji, his birth name.[16][17] While on vacation in Puncak he decided to adopt a stage name, choosing Dolken, the name of the Dutch owner of the villa where he was staying.[17]