Claire Benedict
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderFemale
Birthday28 July 1951 (75 years old)
Place of birthAntigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Known credits15
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.
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
2023 · The Countess
RSC Live: Richard III
2022 · Duchess of York
The Frankenstein Chronicles
2015 · Mrs. Wild
Hamlet
2015 · Marcella / Player King
Jupiter Ascending
2015 · Bureaucrat
Secrets and Words
2012 · Connie
Thorne: Scaredycat
2010 · Maeve Reynolds
Thorne
2010 · Maeve Reynolds
Unforgiven
2009 · Therapist
Above Suspicion
2009 · Mrs Jenkins
Poppy Shakespeare
2008 · Rosetta
Waking the Dead
2001 · Lisbetta Barclay
Waking the Dead
2001 · Lisbetta
Felicia's Journey
1999 · Mrs Calligary
Seasick
1996 · Cook Saba
Prime Suspect
1991 · Esme Allen
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