Claire Benedict
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
Jul 28, 1951 (75 years old)
Place of Birth
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Biography
Claire Benedict (born 28 July 1951) is a British actress known for her work in classical productions on the British stage, but best known for portraying the principal character Mma Ramotswe in the continuing radio adaptations of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. She won a Time Out Award for Best Performance for her portrayal of Sophia Adams in Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, directed by Maya Angelou.
Known For
| 2023 | RSC Live: All's Well That Ends WellThe Countess | |
| 2022 | RSC Live: Richard IIIDuchess of York | |
| 2015 | HamletMarcella / Player King | |
| 2015 | Jupiter AscendingBureaucrat | |
| 2015 | The Frankenstein ChroniclesMrs. Wild | |
| 2012 | Secrets and WordsConnie | |
| 2010 | Thorne: ScaredycatMaeve Reynolds | |
| 2010 | ThorneMaeve Reynolds | |
| 2009 | Above SuspicionMrs. Jenkins | |
| 2009 | UnforgivenTherapist | |
| 2008 | Poppy ShakespeareRosetta | |
| 2001 | Waking the DeadLisbetta Barclay | |
| 2001 | Waking the DeadLisbetta | |
| 1999 | Felicia's JourneyMrs Calligary | |
| 1996 | SeasickCook Saba |