Cornell John

Cornell John

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Biography

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.

Career

2023
The Pope's Exorcist
The Pope's Exorcist as Bishop Lumumba
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2020
His House
His House as The Witch
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Gangs of London
Gangs of London as Joseph
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2018
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2016
Brotherhood
Brotherhood as Uncle Curtis
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2015
Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise as William Lee
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2012
Inside Men
Inside Men as Sid
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2011
Dreams of a Life
Dreams of a Life as Father
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2009
Colonial Gods
Colonial Gods as Izi
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2008
Adulthood
Adulthood as Uncle Curtis
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2007
Hush Your Mouth
Hush Your Mouth as Isaiah's Father
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2006
Kidulthood
Kidulthood as Uncle Curtis
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2004
Rottweiler
Rottweiler as Dongoro
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