Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

Born 1951-07-28 (age 74) Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
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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.

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Known For

Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending

2015

as Bureaucrat

Seasick
Seasick

1996

as Cook Saba

Poppy Shakespeare
Poppy Shakespeare

2008

as Rosetta

Felicia's Journey
Felicia's Journey

1999

as Mrs Calligary

Thorne: Scaredycat
Thorne: Scaredycat

2010

as Maeve Reynolds

RSC Live: Richard III
RSC Live: Richard III

2022

as Duchess of York

Hamlet
Hamlet

2015

as Marcella / Player King

RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well