Cornell John
Acting1963
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
Acting History
2023
The Pope's Exorcist
as Bishop Lumumba
2020
His House
as The Witch (voice)
Gangs of London
TVas Joseph Singer• 5 eps
2018
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
as Arnold Guzman
2016
2015
Death in Paradise
TVas William Lee• 1 eps
2013
Jack the Giant Slayer
as Fee
2012
Inside Men
TVas Sid
2011
Anuvahood
as Uncle
Dreams of a Life
as Father
2009
Colonial Gods
as Izi
2008
Adulthood
as Uncle Curtis
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
as Glenstorm
2006
Kidulthood
as Uncle Curtis
2005
Red Mercury
as Neville
2004
Rottweiler
as Dongoro
1999
Rage
as Razor
1990
The Upper Hand
TVas Bridesgroom