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Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

Actor · Born July 28, 1951 · 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.

Acted in 15

2020s

  1. 2023

    RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well

    The Countess

  2. 2022

    RSC Live: Richard III

    Duchess of York

2010s

  1. 2015
  2. Hamlet

    Marcella / Player King

  3. 2012

    Secrets and Words

    Connie · 1 episode

  4. 2010

    Thorne: Scaredycat

    Maeve Reynolds

  5. Thorne

    Maeve Reynolds · 3 episodes

1990s

  1. 1999

    Felicia's Journey

    Mrs Calligary

  2. 1996

    Seasick

    Cook Saba

  3. 1991