Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 28, 1951
Place of Birth:
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
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Claire Benedict
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
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well | The Countess |
| 2022 | RSC Live: Richard III | Duchess of York |
| 2015 | Hamlet | Marcella / Player King |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending | Bureaucrat |
| 2010 | Thorne: Scaredycat | Maeve Reynolds |
| 2008 | Poppy Shakespeare | Rosetta |
| 1999 | Felicia's Journey | Mrs Calligary |
| 1996 | Seasick | Cook Saba |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Frankenstein Chronicles | Mrs. Wild |
| 2012 | Secrets and Words | Connie |
| 2009 | Above Suspicion | Mrs. Jenkins |
| 2009 | Unforgiven | Therapist |
| 2001 | Waking the Dead | Lisbetta Barclay |
| 2001 | Waking the Dead | Lisbetta |