Claire Benedict
Acting
74 years oldAntigua, Antigua and BarbudaBiography
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.
Personal Details
Movies (8)
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
as The Countess
2023
8.0
RSC Live: Richard III
as Duchess of York
2022
8.2
Hamlet
as Marcella / Player King
2015
5.5
Jupiter Ascending
as Bureaucrat
2015
6.3
Thorne: Scaredycat
as Maeve Reynolds
2010
6.8
Poppy Shakespeare
as Rosetta
2008
6.3
Felicia's Journey
as Mrs Calligary
1999
1.0
Seasick
as Cook Saba
1996
