Cornell John
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1 January 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.
Known for
Acting 21
- 2026Bedlam as Molineaux
- 2026The South Stand
- 2023The Pope's Exorcist as Bishop Lumumba
- 2021Swingin' the Dream
- 2020His House as The Witch (voice)
- 2018Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald as Arnold Guzman
- 2016Roadkill as Den (Older)
- 2016Brotherhood as Uncle Curtis
- 2016Captain America: Civil War as Attaché
- 2013Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble as Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
- 2013Jack the Giant Slayer as Fee
- 2011Dreams of a Life as Father
- 2011God View as Phil
- 2011Anuvahood as Uncle
- 2009Colonial Gods as Izi
- 2008Adulthood as Uncle Curtis
- 2008The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian as Glenstorm
- 2006Kidulthood as Uncle Curtis
- 2005Red Mercury as Neville
- 2004Rottweiler as Dongoro
- 1999Rage as Razor