Claire Benedict

Acting

Claire Benedict

Born July 28, 1951Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda14 credits

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

Filmography

RSC Live: Richard III
2022RSC Live: Richard III
as Duchess of YorkMovie
Hamlet
2015Hamlet
as Marcella / Player KingMovie
Jupiter Ascending
2015Jupiter Ascending
as BureaucratMovie
Thorne: Scaredycat
2010Thorne: Scaredycat
as Maeve ReynoldsMovie
Thorne
2010Thorne
as Maeve ReynoldsTV
Unforgiven
2009Unforgiven
as TherapistTV
Above Suspicion
2009Above Suspicion
as Mrs. JenkinsTV
Poppy Shakespeare
2008Poppy Shakespeare
as RosettaMovie
Waking the Dead
2001Waking the Dead
as Lisbetta BarclayTV
Felicia's Journey
1999Felicia's Journey
as Mrs CalligaryMovie
Seasick
1996Seasick
as Cook SabaMovie