Acting

Claire Benedict

Born 1951-07-28 · Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

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.

Credits

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RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
as The Countess
2023
RSC Live: Richard III
as Duchess of York
2022
The Frankenstein Chronicles
as Mrs. Wild
2015
Hamlet
as Marcella / Player King
2015
Jupiter Ascending
as Bureaucrat
2015
Secrets and Words
as Connie
2012
Thorne: Scaredycat
as Maeve Reynolds
2010
Thorne
as Maeve Reynolds
2010
Unforgiven
as Therapist
2009
Above Suspicion
as Mrs Jenkins
2009
Poppy Shakespeare
as Rosetta
2008
Waking the Dead
as Lisbetta Barclay
2001
Waking the Dead
as Lisbetta
2001
Felicia's Journey
as Mrs Calligary
1999
Seasick
as Cook Saba
1996
Prime Suspect
as Esme Allen
1991