Portrait of Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

Acting

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.

Born: July 28, 1951

Place of Birth: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Filmography

2022
RSC Live: Richard III

as Duchess of York

2015
Hamlet

as Marcella / Player King

2015
Jupiter Ascending

as Bureaucrat

2012
2010
Thorne: Scaredycat

as Maeve Reynolds

2009
Unforgiven

as Therapist

2009
Above Suspicion

as Mrs. Jenkins

2008
2001
Waking the Dead

as Lisbetta Barclay

2001
Waking the Dead

as Lisbetta

1999
Felicia's Journey

as Mrs Calligary

1996
Seasick

as Cook Saba