Cornell John
Known for Acting
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
Captain America: Civil War
2016
as Attaché
Jack the Giant Slayer
2013
as Fee
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
2008
as Glenstorm
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
as Arnold Guzman
The Pope's Exorcist
2023
as Bishop Lumumba
His House
2020
as The Witch (voice)
Adulthood
2008
as Uncle Curtis
Anuvahood
2011
as Uncle
Kidulthood
2006
as Uncle Curtis
Brotherhood
2016
as Uncle Curtis
Red Mercury
2005
as Neville
Dreams of a Life
2011
as Father
Rottweiler
2004
as Dongoro
Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
2013
as Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
Swingin' the Dream
2021
Roadkill
2016
as Den (Older)
Bedlam
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as Molineaux
Colonial Gods
2009
as Izi
Rage
1999
as Razor
God View
2011
as Phil