Cush Jumbo

Cush Jumbo is a British actress and writer born in London on 23 September 1985.

Cush Jumbo is a British actress, writer, and producer, born in London on 23 September 1985. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Lucca Quinn in the CBS series *The Good Wife* and its spin-off *The Good Fight*. Her performance in *Criminal Record* further solidified her status in prestige television, attracting audiences on streaming platforms including in Canada.

Early life

Cush Jumbo was born in London on 23 September 1985. Public biographies note her British nationality and London upbringing.

Career

Jumbo became widely known for her recurring role as Lucca Quinn in the CBS series *The Good Wife* and its spin-off *The Good Fight*. She also starred as June Lenker in the Apple TV+ series *Criminal Record*. Her career encompasses theatre work, writing, and producing.

Stage work and writing

She wrote and performed *Josephine and I*, a one-woman show about Josephine Baker, earning an Evening Standard Award. She also received an Olivier nomination for her performance in an all-female production of *Julius Caesar*.

Honours

In 2019, Jumbo was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to drama, reflecting her impact in both television and theatre.