Claire Benedict

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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.

Filmography

RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
2023
as The Countess
RSC Live: Richard III
2022
as Duchess of York
Hamlet
2015
as Marcella / Player King
Jupiter Ascending
2015
as Bureaucrat
Thorne: Scaredycat
2010
as Maeve Reynolds
Poppy Shakespeare
2008
as Rosetta
Felicia's Journey
1999
as Mrs Calligary
Seasick
1996
as Cook Saba

Claire Benedict

Biography

Filmography

RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well

RSC Live: Richard III

Hamlet

Jupiter Ascending

Thorne: Scaredycat

Poppy Shakespeare

Felicia's Journey

Seasick