Claire Benedict
Actor
- Born
- July 28, 1951 (age 75) · 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.
Known for
Acting8
- 2023RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well as The Countess
- 2022RSC Live: Richard III as Duchess of York
- 2015Hamlet as Marcella / Player King
- 2015Jupiter Ascending as Bureaucrat
- 2010Thorne: Scaredycat as Maeve Reynolds
- 2008Poppy Shakespeare as Rosetta
- 1999Felicia's Journey as Mrs Calligary
- 1996Seasick as Cook Saba