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Cornell John

Cornell John

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

The Pope's Exorcist
The Pope's Exorcist
2023 • Bishop Lumumba
Swingin' the Dream
Swingin' the Dream
2021
His House
His House
2020 • The Witch (voice)
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018 • Arnold Guzman
Roadkill
Roadkill
2016 • Den (Older)
Brotherhood
Brotherhood
2016 • Uncle Curtis
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War
2016 • Attaché
Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
2013 • Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")

Full filmography

The Pope's Exorcist
The Pope's Exorcist
2023 • Bishop Lumumba
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His House
His House
2020 • The Witch (voice)
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Roadkill
Roadkill
2016 • Den (Older)
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Brotherhood
Brotherhood
2016 • Uncle Curtis
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Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
2013 • Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
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God View
2011 • Phil
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Anuvahood
Anuvahood
2011 • Uncle
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Adulthood
Adulthood
2008 • Uncle Curtis
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Kidulthood
Kidulthood
2006 • Uncle Curtis
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Red Mercury
Red Mercury
2005 • Neville
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Rottweiler
Rottweiler
2004 • Dongoro
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Rage
1999 • Razor
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Bedlam
Bedlam
Unknown year • Molineaux
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Cornell John – Biography, Known For & Filmography