Cornell John
Born
January 1, 1963 (62 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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

The Pope's Exorcist
Bishop Lumumba
2023

Swingin' the Dream
2021

Gangs of London
Joseph Singer · (5 episodes)
2020

His House
The Witch (voice)
2020

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Arnold Guzman
2018

Roadkill
Den (Older)
2016

Brotherhood
Uncle Curtis
2016

Victoria
Jonas Barrett · (1 episode)
2016

Captain America: Civil War
Attaché
2016

Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
2013

Jack the Giant Slayer
Fee
2013

Inside Men
Sid · (4 episodes)
2012

Death in Paradise
William Lee · (1 episode)
2011

Dreams of a Life
Father
2011
God View
Phil
2011

Anuvahood
Uncle
2011

Rastamouse
President Wensley Dale (voice) · (78 episodes)
2011

Colonial Gods
Izi
2009

Adulthood
Uncle Curtis
2008

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Glenstorm
2008

Kidulthood
Uncle Curtis
2006

Red Mercury
Neville
2005

Rottweiler
Dongoro
2004
Rage
Razor
1999
The South Stand

The Upper Hand
Bridesgroom · (1 episode)
1990