Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

72 · Born: Jul 28, 1951

Personal Details

Born Jul 28, 1951 Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

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.

Career

2023
All's Well That Ends Well
All's Well That Ends Well as The Countess
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2015
Hamlet
Hamlet as Marcella and Player King
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2011
Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead as Lisbetta
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2010
Thorne: Scaredycat
Thorne: Scaredycat as Maeve Reynolds
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2009
Unforgiven
Unforgiven as Therapist
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2008
Poppy Shakespeare
Poppy Shakespeare as Rosetta
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