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