Cornell John
Acting
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.
Filmography 27
Movies (21)
The Pope's Exorcist2023Bishop Lumumba
Swingin' the Dream2021
His House2020The Witch (voice)
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald2018Arnold Guzman
Roadkill2016Den (Older)
Brotherhood2016Uncle Curtis
Captain America: Civil War2016Attaché
Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble2013Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
Jack the Giant Slayer2013Fee
Dreams of a Life2011Father- God View2011Phil
Anuvahood2011Uncle
Colonial Gods2009Izi
Adulthood2008Uncle Curtis
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian2008Glenstorm
Kidulthood2006Uncle Curtis
Red Mercury2005Neville
Rottweiler2004Dongoro- Rage1999Razor
BedlamMolineaux- The South Stand
Shows (6)
Gangs of London2020Joseph Singer
Victoria2016Jonas Barrett
Inside Men2012Sid
Death in Paradise2011William Lee
Rastamouse2011President Wensley Dale (voice)
The Upper Hand1990Bridesgroom