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