Claire Benedict
Acting1951Antigua, 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
Acting History
2023
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
as The Countess
2022
RSC Live: Richard III
as Duchess of York
2017
The Frankenstein Chronicles
TVas Mrs. Wild• 3 eps
2015
Jupiter Ascending
as Bureaucrat
Hamlet
as Marcella / Player King
2012
Secrets and Words
TVas Connie
2011
Waking the Dead
TVas Lisbetta Barclay / Lisbetta• 1 eps
2010
Thorne: Scaredycat
as Maeve Reynolds
Thorne
TVas Maeve Reynolds
2009
Unforgiven
TVas Therapist• 3 eps
Above Suspicion
TVas Mrs. Jenkins
2008
Poppy Shakespeare
as Rosetta
1999
Felicia's Journey
as Mrs Calligary
1996
Seasick
as Cook Saba