Claire Benedict
Acting
July 28, 1951 (75 years old)
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
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Acting Credits
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
Filmography
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
2023
as The Countess
RSC Live: Richard III
2022
as Duchess of York
8
Hamlet
2015
as Marcella / Player King
8.2
Jupiter Ascending
2015
as Bureaucrat
5.5
The Frankenstein Chronicles
2015
as Mrs. Wild
7
Secrets and Words
2012
as Connie
Thorne: Scaredycat
2010
as Maeve Reynolds
6.2
Thorne
2010
as Maeve Reynolds
6.4
Unforgiven
2009
as Therapist
7.4
Above Suspicion
2009
as Mrs Jenkins
7
Poppy Shakespeare
2008
as Rosetta
6.8
Waking the Dead
2001
as Lisbetta Barclay
7.2
Waking the Dead
2001
as Lisbetta
7.2
Felicia's Journey
1999
as Mrs Calligary
6.3
Seasick
1996
as Cook Saba
3.3
Prime Suspect
1991
as Esme Allen
7.8