Cornell John
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Acting Credits
Biography
Cornell Salmonn John (born 1963) is a British actor who has appeared in various film and television productions since 1999. He is most renowned for his role as Trife's uncle, Curtis, in the films Kidulthood (2006), Adulthood (2008) and Brotherhood in addition to later starring in the BBC soap opera EastEnders as Sam James, during 2013. He is also known for having originated the role of Mufasa in the West End production of the musical The Lion King.
Known For
Filmography
The Pope's Exorcist
2023
as Bishop Lumumba
Swingin' the Dream
2021
His House
2020
as The Witch (voice)
Gangs of London
2020
as Joseph Singer
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
as Arnold Guzman
Brotherhood
2016
as Uncle Curtis
Captain America: Civil War
2016
as Attaché
Roadkill
2016
as Den (Older)
Victoria
2016
as Jonas Barrett
Jack the Giant Slayer
2013
as Fee
Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
2013
as Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
Inside Men
2012
as Sid
God View
2011
as Phil
Anuvahood
2011
as Uncle
Dreams of a Life
2011
as Father
Death in Paradise
2011
as William Lee
Rastamouse
2011
as President Wensley Dale (voice)
Colonial Gods
2009
as Izi
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
2008
as Glenstorm
Adulthood
2008
as Uncle Curtis
Kidulthood
2006
as Uncle Curtis
Red Mercury
2005
as Neville
Rottweiler
2004
as Dongoro
Rage
1999
as Razor
The Upper Hand
1990
as Bridesgroom