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Born:
1963-01-01

Birthplace:
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Credits:
27 Total Roles

Cornell John

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2023 The Pope's Exorcist MOVIE Bishop Lumumba
2021 Swingin' the Dream MOVIE Self
2020 Gangs of London TV Joseph Singer
2020 His House MOVIE The Witch (voice)
2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald MOVIE Arnold Guzman
2016 Roadkill MOVIE Den (Older)
2016 Brotherhood MOVIE Uncle Curtis
2016 Victoria TV Jonas Barrett
2016 Captain America: Civil War MOVIE Attaché
2013 Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble MOVIE Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")

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