Acting · Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda · Born July 28, 1951
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.
MovieRSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
2023
as The Countess
MovieRSC Live: Richard III
2022
as Duchess of York
TVThe Frankenstein Chronicles
2015
as Mrs. Wild
MovieHamlet
2015
as Marcella / Player King
MovieJupiter Ascending
2015
as Bureaucrat
TVSecrets and Words
2012
as Connie
MovieThorne: Scaredycat
2010
as Maeve Reynolds
TVThorne
2010
as Maeve Reynolds
TVUnforgiven
2009
as Therapist
TVAbove Suspicion
2009
as Mrs Jenkins
MoviePoppy Shakespeare
2008
as Rosetta
TVWaking the Dead
2001
as Lisbetta Barclay
MovieFelicia's Journey
1999
as Mrs Calligary
MovieSeasick
1996
as Cook Saba
