Cornell John
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.
Known for
Acting27
movieThe Pope's Exorcist
2023
Bishop Lumumba
tvGangs of London
2020
Joseph Singer
movieHis House
2020
The Witch (voice)
movieFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
Arnold Guzman
movieRoadkill
2016
Den (Older)
movieBrotherhood
2016
Uncle Curtis
tvVictoria
2016
Jonas Barrett
movieBoys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
2013
Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
tvDeath in Paradise
2011
William Lee
movieAnuvahood
2011
Uncle
tvRastamouse
2011
President Wensley Dale (voice)
movieAdulthood
2008
Uncle Curtis
movieKidulthood
2006
Uncle Curtis
movieRed Mercury
2005
Neville
movieRottweiler
2004
Dongoro
Rage
1999
Razor
tvThe Upper Hand
1990
Bridesgroom
movieBedlam
Molineaux