Claire Benedict
Known For
Acting
Born
1951-07-28 in Antigua, 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.
Most Known For
Waking the Dead
as Lisbetta Barclay
Waking the Dead
as Lisbetta
Jupiter Ascending
as Bureaucrat
The Frankenstein Chronicles
as Mrs. Wild
Above Suspicion
as Mrs. Jenkins
Thorne
as Maeve Reynolds
Thorne: Scaredycat
as Maeve Reynolds
Unforgiven
as Therapist
Secrets and Words
as Connie
Felicia's Journey
as Mrs Calligary
Poppy Shakespeare
as Rosetta
Hamlet
as Marcella / Player King
Seasick
as Cook Saba
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
as The Countess
RSC Live: Richard III
as Duchess of York