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Cornell John

Acting · Born January 1, 1963

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.

Cornell John movies and shows

  • Death in Paradise2011
  • Captain America: Civil War2016
  • Gangs of London2020
  • Victoria2016
  • The Upper Hand1990
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian2008
  • Jack the Giant Slayer2013
  • Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald2018
  • The Pope's Exorcist2023
  • Rastamouse2011
  • His House2020
  • Inside Men2012
  • Kidulthood2006
  • Adulthood2008
  • Brotherhood2016
  • Anuvahood2011
  • Rottweiler2004
  • Roadkill2016
  • Dreams of a Life2011
  • Red Mercury2005
  • Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble2013
  • Colonial Gods2009
  • Swingin' the Dream2021