Claire Benedict
Born: 1951-07-28 in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Known For: 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.
Filmography
2023
- RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well as The Countess
2022
- RSC Live: Richard III as Duchess of York
2015
- Jupiter Ascending as Bureaucrat
- The Frankenstein Chronicles as Mrs. Wild
- Hamlet as Marcella / Player King
2012
- Secrets and Words as Connie
2010
- Thorne: Scaredycat as Maeve Reynolds
2009
- Above Suspicion as Mrs. Jenkins
- Unforgiven as Therapist
2008
- Poppy Shakespeare as Rosetta
2001
- Waking the Dead as Lisbetta Barclay
1999
- Felicia's Journey as Mrs Calligary
1996
- Seasick as Cook Saba