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Acting
Birthday:
January 1, 1963
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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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Pope's Exorcist | Bishop Lumumba |
| 2021 | Swingin' the Dream | |
| 2020 | His House | The Witch (voice) |
| 2018 | Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald | Arnold Guzman |
| 2016 | Brotherhood | Uncle Curtis |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | Attaché |
| 2016 | Roadkill | Den (Older) |
| 2013 | Jack the Giant Slayer | Fee |
| 2013 | Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble | Izi (segment "Colonial Gods") |
| 2011 | God View | Phil |
| 2011 | Anuvahood | Uncle |
| 2011 | Dreams of a Life | Father |
| 2009 | Colonial Gods | Izi |
| 2008 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | Glenstorm |
| 2008 | Adulthood | Uncle Curtis |
| 2006 | Kidulthood | Uncle Curtis |
| 2005 | Red Mercury | Neville |
| 2004 | Rottweiler | Dongoro |
| 1999 | Rage | Razor |
| The South Stand |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gangs of London | Joseph Singer |
| 2016 | Victoria | Jonas Barrett |
| 2012 | Inside Men | Sid |
| 2011 | Death in Paradise | William Lee |
| 2011 | Rastamouse | President Wensley Dale (voice) |
| 1990 | The Upper Hand | Bridesgroom |