Cush Jumbo
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BIO
Cush Jumbo OBE (born 23 September 1985) is a British actress and writer. She is best known for her starring role as attorney Lucca Quinn in the CBS legal drama series The Good Wife (2009–2016) and the CBS All Access spin-off series The Good Fight (2017–2022).
Jumbo also starred as DC Bethany Whelan in the ITV crime drama series Vera (2012, 2015–2016) and as Lois Habiba in the third series of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood in 2009. She has appeared in numerous theatre productions. She won the Ian Charleson Award for her role as Rosalind in As You Like It (2011) and received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her role as Mark Antony in an all-female cast of Julius Caesar (2012). She also wrote and starred in the one-woman show Josephine and I, about Josephine Baker (2013).
Jumbo received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for playing Mark Antony in Julius Caesar in 2013, and also wrote and performed in the play Josephine and I. She was awarded an Evening Standard Theatre Award for her one-woman show, and reprised her performance Off-Broadway in 2015. Jumbo made her Broadway debut in Jez Butterworth's The River in 2014, and received her second Olivier nomination upon her 2021 return to the London stage as Hamlet.
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STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Awards and Nominations
Cush Jumbo, Josephine and I
Cush Jumbo, Josephine and I
Cush JumboJosephine And I at the Bush Theatre
winner
Cush Jumbo
Cush JumboJulius Caesar
Videos
Video: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in New Clip From MACBETH, Coming to Cinemas in February
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-29 05:50:43
Video: David Tennant in New Clip From MACBETH, Coming to Cinemas in February
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-23 05:53:01
Video: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Talk MACBETH Ahead of Cinema Screening
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-17 06:44:33
VIDEO: See Christine Baranski & Audra McDonald in THE GOOD FIGHT Season Four Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-30 12:59:23
VIDEO: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo Star in the Trailer for Acorn TV's DEADWATER FELL
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-10 13:19:08
VIDEO: Check Out Official Promo For THE GOOD FIGHT Season Finale
by Tori Hartshorn - 2018-05-23 16:52:48
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Season Finale of THE GOOD FIGHT on CBS All Access
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-04-10 07:56:56
VIDEO: Christine Baranski Still Has Intense Love for 'The Good Wife'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-31 08:02:56
VIDEO: Christine Baranski Stars in 'Good Wife' Spin-Off THE GOOD FIGHT, Debuting Tonight
by TV News Desk - 2017-02-19 00:30:00
VIDEO: Official Trailer - Christine Baranski Stars in CBS All Access Drama THE GOOD FIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-01-09 13:10:57
VIDEO: First Look - Christine Baranski Stars in 'Good Wife' Spin-Off THE GOOD FIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-12-19 07:51:39
VIDEO: Cush Jumbo Felt Like a Devastated Fan Shooting Finale of THE GOOD WIFE
by - 2016-05-12 09:09:05
VIDEO: THE GOOD WIFE Cast & Creatives Talks Series Final Season
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-05-06 13:21:39
VIDEO: CBS Announces Series Finale of THE GOOD WIFE with Dramatic Super Bowl Spot
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-08 08:13:49
TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE RIVER!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2014-11-17 15:01:06
News
by Gary Naylor - May 11, 2026
Opened in 1991 with the support of the UK recorded music industry through The BRIT Trust and the BPI, The BRIT School is the leading Performing and Creative Arts school in the UK and is completely FREE to attend. Its mission is to train and educate young people for future careers in the booming creative industries.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of the crime thriller, Criminal Record season two. In the new episode, Operation Samphire is underway with Billy embedded in Cosmo Thompson’s far-right group. Watch the clip now.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the second episode of the crime thriller, Criminal Record, season two. In the new episode, Hegarty brings June into his plan to use Billy as an undercover asset. Watch the clip now.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
Charities Get Into Theatre and Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust announced a merger to form a single national pathway for young people aged 12–25 seeking theatre careers, combining digital resources, workshops, mentoring, and the TheatreCraft careers fair.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026
Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the season two premiere of the crime thriller, Criminal Record. In the first episode of the new season, the search for a killer lands June back in Hegarty’s orbit. Watch the clip now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026
Apple TV has unveiled a first look at the season two return of Criminal Record, the crime thriller starring and Laurence Olivier Award nominee Cush Jumbo. Check out the new photos now.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released for One Day: The Musical at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Check out the photos and learn more here!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, find out what to stream this December, including the new season of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, the third Knives Out movie, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Season 5 of Emily and Paris, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2025
The initial cast has been announced for Audible's Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, which includes Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, and Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025
The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls' critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025
The production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo recorded live at the Donmar Warehouse in London will be available to stream exclusively on global arts and culture streaming service Marquee TV
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
by - Jan 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025
An all new clip has been released of David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in the cinema release of the critically acclaimed production of Donmar Warehouse’s Macbeth. Check out the video here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2025
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo star in an 'Enthralling’ (The Telegraph) new production of Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London and coming to cinemas from February 5. Watch a video preview!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
An all new clip has been released of David Tennant starring in the cinema release of the critically acclaimed production of Donmar Warehouse’s Macbeth. Check out the video here!
by Cheryl Markosky - Jan 22, 2025
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a first-rate cast in a raw, visceral, brutal and ultimately hopeful show filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
by - Jan 20, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
An all new video Q&A has been released featuring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, the stars of the critically-acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth. Check out the Q&A video here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cush Jumbo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Cush Jumbo has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Cush Jumbo's first West End show was Hamlet which opened in 2020
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Josephine and I, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Josephine and I, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre (Olivier Awards) for Josephine And I at the Bush Theatre, Emerging Talent Award (Evening Standard Awards) for and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Julius Caesar.
Cush Jumbo has won the Emerging Talent Award at the Evening Standard Awards for her performance in "The Conquest of the South Pole." She has also received nominations for the Best Actress award at the Olivier Awards, the Best Supporting Actress award at the WhatsOnStage Awards, and the Best Supporting Actress award at the Evening Standard Awards. Additionally, Jumbo was nominated for the Best Actress in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards.
Cush Jumbo has written 1 shows including Josephine and I (Writer).
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