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Cornell John
Born 1963-01-01
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Pope's ExorcistBishop LumumbaSwingin' the DreamRoleHis HouseThe Witch (voice)Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldArnold GuzmanRoadkillDen (Older)BrotherhoodUncle CurtisCaptain America: Civil WarAttachéBoys On Film 9: Youth in TroubleIzi (segment "Colonial Gods")Jack the Giant SlayerFeeDreams of a LifeFatherGod ViewPhilAnuvahoodUncleColonial GodsIziAdulthoodUncle CurtisThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianGlenstormKidulthoodUncle CurtisRed MercuryNevilleRottweilerDongoroRageRazorThe South StandRoleBedlamMolineaux