Cornell John

Acting

Cornell John

Born January 1, 196327 credits

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

Filmography

The Pope's Exorcist
2023The Pope's Exorcist
as Bishop LumumbaMovie
Gangs of London
2020Gangs of London
as Joseph SingerTV
His House
2020His House
as The Witch (voice)Movie
Roadkill
2016Roadkill
as Den (Older)Movie
Brotherhood
2016Brotherhood
as Uncle CurtisMovie
Victoria
2016Victoria
as Jonas BarrettTV
Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
2013Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
as Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")Movie
Death in Paradise
2011Death in Paradise
as William LeeTV
Dreams of a Life
2011Dreams of a Life
as FatherMovie
G
2011God View
as PhilMovie
Anuvahood
2011Anuvahood
as UncleMovie
Rastamouse
2011Rastamouse
as President Wensley Dale (voice)TV
Adulthood
2008Adulthood
as Uncle CurtisMovie
Kidulthood
2006Kidulthood
as Uncle CurtisMovie
Red Mercury
2005Red Mercury
as NevilleMovie
Rottweiler
2004Rottweiler
as DongoroMovie
R
1999Rage
as RazorMovie
The Upper Hand
1990The Upper Hand
as BridesgroomTV
Bedlam
Bedlam
as MolineauxMovie