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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

The Pope's Exorcist
Character: Bishop Lumumba
MOVIE • 2023

Swingin' the Dream
Character:
MOVIE • 2021

Gangs of London
Character: Joseph Singer
TV • 2020

His House
Character: The Witch (voice)
MOVIE • 2020

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Character: Arnold Guzman
MOVIE • 2018

Roadkill
Character: Den (Older)
MOVIE • 2016

Brotherhood
Character: Uncle Curtis
MOVIE • 2016

Victoria
Character: Jonas Barrett
TV • 2016

Captain America: Civil War
Character: Attaché
MOVIE • 2016

Boys On Film 9: Youth in Trouble
Character: Izi (segment "Colonial Gods")
MOVIE • 2013

Jack the Giant Slayer
Character: Fee
MOVIE • 2013

Inside Men
Character: Sid
TV • 2012

Death in Paradise
Character: William Lee
TV • 2011

Dreams of a Life
Character: Father
MOVIE • 2011
God View
Character: Phil
MOVIE • 2011

Anuvahood
Character: Uncle
MOVIE • 2011

Rastamouse
Character: President Wensley Dale (voice)
TV • 2011

Colonial Gods
Character: Izi
MOVIE • 2009

Adulthood
Character: Uncle Curtis
MOVIE • 2008

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Character: Glenstorm
MOVIE • 2008