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Janet Kumah

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
3Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, England, UK

About Janet Kumah

Janet Kumah is known for her roles in a number of popular TV shows, including her recurring role in the BAFTA nominated Sky Atlantic series ‘I Hate Suzie Too’ in which she played Clara. She has recently finished filming for Nick Love's new film 'Marching Powder', starring Danny Dyer which is out in early 2025. She had a major role playing Latisha in the 2024 Apple TV+ crime drama series ‘Criminal Record’, which starred Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi. She also appeared in series 4 of the Martin Freeman parenting black comedy series ‘Breeders’ on Sky One in late 2023. She had a number of other major roles in 2023 including playing Keme in the latest series of fantasy drama ‘Shadow and Bone’ on Netflix; playing recurring character Susan Scarsdale in the Paramount+ series ‘Chemistry of Death’; and guest starring as DS Donna Chainey in series 26 of the BBC’s Silent Witness, leading the investigation into a train crash caused by environmental activists. In 2021 and 2023 she played Dr Leslie Morris in series 2 & 3 of Sky Original political thriller drama ‘COBRA’. Other major TV credits include playing Aunty Joy in Idris Elba’s Sky comedy series ‘In The Long Run’ as well as appearances in ‘Enterprice’ (BBC), ‘Dark Heart’ (ITV) and ‘London Kills’ (Acorn TV). Janet has a neutral accent with hints of London which she can neutralise as required. Her parents are from Ghana so she also has an excellent Ghanaian accent.

Janet Kumah Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Janet Kumah reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Janet Kumah's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Janet Kumah's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains By the Throat, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Janet Kumah Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Janet Kumah's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Janet Kumah has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Marching Powder Gloria Average Similar →
2025 By the Throat Sandra Super Hit Similar →
2022 Fourteen Mother Flop Similar →

Janet Kumah - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Janet Kumah?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Janet Kumah is "By the Throat" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Janet Kumah acted in?

Janet Kumah has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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