Cush Jumbo is a talented actress and writer who has made a name for herself on both stage and screen. She was born on September 23, 1985, in London, England to parents Angela, who is British, and Marx Jumbo, who is Nigerian. She was born at King's College Hospital in Denmark Hill and was the second of seven children in her family.
From a young age, Jumbo showed a passion for the performing arts. She began taking dance classes at the age of three and continued to hone her craft at the Francis Cooper School of Dance from 11 to 15. At the age of 14, she made the decision to pursue acting more seriously and enrolled at the BRIT School in Selhurst.
Jumbo's talent and dedication to her craft quickly began to shine through. She won the Ian Charleson Award for her stage role as Rosalind in As You Like It in 2011. Her performance as Mark Antony in an all-female cast of Julius Caesar earned her a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
One of Jumbo's most notable roles on screen is her portrayal of Lucca Quinn in the popular series The Good Wife and its spin-off, The Good Fight. She has also appeared in ITV's Vera and has written and starred in her own one-woman show called Josephine and I.
Aside from her acting career, Jumbo is also a dedicated family woman. She is married to Sean Griffin, and the couple has a son named Maximilian, who was born in 2017.
In recognition of her contributions to the world of drama, Jumbo was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2019.
Throughout her career, Cush Jumbo has proven herself to be a versatile and talented actress, writer, and performer. She continues to captivate audiences with her captivating performances on stage and screen, cementing her status as a rising star in the world of entertainment.
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