Cornelius Stafford

Cornelius Stafford is an American director, producer and actor. He has a diverse skill set in video production and the film industry, as a producer, pre- and post-production, and director of music videos and short feature films, under his company Poop Alot Productions and CJS Producer. Cornelius (born January 26, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio) got his start as a comedian and stage performer in supporting roles such as Getlow in Purlie, and Cliff in Barber Shop, among others. He left the stage to become a television and film actor and, after achieving only limited success, he landed on his feet as a producer for video and film. Cornelius has 10 years' experience in all aspects of the film industry, including concept development, financing, contracts and physical production. He has produced and/or directed several music videos, television pilots, and special projects for various clients, and builds high-performing production teams with an eye for creating innovation and entertaining pieces with commercial appeal.