Quick Facts
Born:
1963-01-01
Birthplace:
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Credits:
27 Total Roles
Cornell John
Acting
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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
Captain America: Civil War
Attaché
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Arnold Guzman
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Glenstorm
Jack the Giant Slayer
Fee
The Pope's Exorcist
Bishop Lumumba
His House
The Witch (voice)
Gangs of London
Joseph Singer
Death in Paradise
William Lee
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") |