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