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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

Hamlet Hamlet
[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2020
Hamlet
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
The Taming of the Shrew The Taming of the Shrew
[Off-Broadway]
2016 Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2016
Performer
The River The River
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Performer

Writing


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Cush Jumbo, Josephine and I

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Cush Jumbo, Josephine and I

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre

Cush JumboJosephine And I at the Bush Theatre


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Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Emerging Talent Award

Cush Jumbo

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Cush JumboJulius Caesar

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MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Stream on Marquee TV Photo
MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Stream on Marquee TV
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
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More
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!
Video: Watch Trailer for MACBETH, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Photo
Video: Watch Trailer for MACBETH, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo
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!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2025
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.
Video: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in New Clip From MACBETH, Coming to Cinemas in Fe Photo
Video: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in New Clip From MACBETH, Coming to Cinemas in February
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!
Video: David Tennant in New Clip From MACBETH, Coming to Cinemas in February Photo
Video: David Tennant in New Clip From MACBETH, Coming to Cinemas in February
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!
Review: MACBETH, In Cinemas Photo
Review: MACBETH, In Cinemas
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 20, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 20, 2025
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.
Video: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Talk MACBETH Ahead of Cinema Screening Photo
Video: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Talk MACBETH Ahead of Cinema Screening
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!
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespe Photo
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 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.
David Tennant Forced Off-Stage Mid-Show for Second Time as MACBETH Castmate Falls Ill Photo
David Tennant Forced Off-Stage Mid-Show for Second Time as MACBETH Castmate Falls Ill
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

According to the Standard, David Tennant was forced off stage for the second time this week, after a castmate fell ill and an understudy had to take her place during Friday's penultimate performance of Macbeth, starring Tennant and Cush Jumbo.
David Tennant’s MACBETH Interrupted by Disruptive Audience Member in London Photo
David Tennant’s MACBETH Interrupted by Disruptive Audience Member in London
by Joshua Wright - Dec 12, 2024

A West End performance of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, faced a 15-minute delay after an audience member disrupted the show at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide Photo
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 4, 2024

Christmas is nearly here and there is no better time of year to dive into a new book. You're in luck, because theatre's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre history; check out BroadwayWorld's recommendations for books that every theatre lover will adore!
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More Named to Evening Standard's 'The Standard Photo
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More Named to Evening Standard's 'The Standard 100' List
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Several West End and theatrical-adjacent figures showed up on this year's list, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, James Graham, Sonia Friedman, Tom Holland, Sir Ian McKellen and more!
Ian McKellen, Marisha Wallace, and More Join A MARVELLOUS PART Celebration of Noël C Photo
Ian McKellen, Marisha Wallace, and More Join A MARVELLOUS PART Celebration of Noël Coward
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.
MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters Photo
MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.
Photos: MACBETH Opens, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Photo
Photos: MACBETH Opens, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

All new photos have been released the opening night of the West End transfer of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Harold Pinter Theatre which took place last night. Those in attendance included Fearne Cotton, Poppy Delevingne, Alex Hassell, Celia Imrie, Aidan Turner and Michael Sheen.
Judi Dench, Giles Terera and More Join A MARVELLOUS PARTY, a Celebration of Noel Cowa Photo
Judi Dench, Giles Terera and More Join A MARVELLOUS PARTY, a Celebration of Noel Coward's Life & Work
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Stars will gather in a charity gala performance at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024, to celebrate the enduring legacy of the internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, Sir Noël Coward.
Asa Butterfield Will Make His Stage Debut in One-Man Comedy Play, SECOND BEST Photo
Asa Butterfield Will Make His Stage Debut in One-Man Comedy Play, SECOND BEST
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter. 
Apple TV+ Renews CRIMINAL RECORD for a Second Season Photo
Apple TV+ Renews CRIMINAL RECORD for a Second Season
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2024

Apple TV+ has announced a second season for the widely acclaimed thriller “Criminal Record,” starring Peter Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Cush Jumbo been in?

Cush Jumbo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Cush Jumbo been in?

Cush Jumbo has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Cush Jumbo's first West End show?

Cush Jumbo's first West End show was Hamlet which opened in 2020

What awards has Cush Jumbo been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Cush Jumbo won?

Cush Jumbo has won the Emerging Talent Award at the Evening Standard Awards. She has also received nominations for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2015 for her performance in Josephine and I, and a nomination for the Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Most Promising Newcomer in 2014 for her role in The Road to Mecca.

How many shows has Cush Jumbo written?

Cush Jumbo has written 1 shows including Josephine and I (Writer).

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