
Cornell John
Born
1963-01-01
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

Victoria
Jonas Barrett

Kidulthood
Uncle Curtis

Adulthood
Uncle Curtis

Brotherhood
Uncle Curtis

Dreams of a Life
Father

Rottweiler
Dongoro

Anuvahood
Uncle