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.
MovieThe Pope's Exorcist
2023
as Bishop Lumumba
MovieSwingin' the Dream
2021
TVGangs of London
2020
as Joseph Singer
MovieHis House
2020
as The Witch (voice)
MovieFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
as Arnold Guzman
MovieRoadkill
2016
as Den (Older)
MovieBrotherhood
2016
as Uncle Curtis
TVVictoria
2016
as Jonas Barrett
MovieCaptain America: Civil War
2016
as Attaché
MovieBoys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
2013
as Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
MovieJack the Giant Slayer
2013
as Fee
TVInside Men
2012
as Sid
TVDeath in Paradise
2011
as William Lee
MovieDreams of a Life
2011
as Father
God View
2011
as Phil
MovieAnuvahood
2011
as Uncle
TVRastamouse
2011
as President Wensley Dale (voice)
MovieColonial Gods
2009
as Izi
MovieAdulthood
2008
as Uncle Curtis
MovieThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
2008
as Glenstorm
MovieKidulthood
2006
as Uncle Curtis
MovieRed Mercury
2005
as Neville
MovieRottweiler
2004
as Dongoro
Rage
1999
as Razor
TVThe Upper Hand
1990
as Bridesgroom
The South Stand
MovieBedlam
as Molineaux
