Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

Known for

Acting

Born

July 28, 1951 (age 75)

Birthplace

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.

Best known work

Jupiter Ascending

Jupiter Ascending

2015

The Frankenstein Chronicles

The Frankenstein Chronicles

2015

Felicia's Journey

Felicia's Journey

1999

Prime Suspect

Prime Suspect

1991

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

2001

Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion

2009

Unforgiven

Unforgiven

2009

Thorne

Thorne

2010

Thorne: Scaredycat

Thorne: Scaredycat

2010

Poppy Shakespeare

Poppy Shakespeare

2008

Filmography

2023
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
as The Countess
2022
RSC Live: Richard III
as Duchess of York
2015
The Frankenstein ChroniclesTV
as Mrs. Wild (3 episodes)
2015
Hamlet
as Marcella / Player King
2015
Jupiter Ascending
as Bureaucrat
2012
Secrets and WordsTV
as Connie (1 episode)
2010
Thorne: Scaredycat
as Maeve Reynolds
2010
ThorneTV
as Maeve Reynolds (3 episodes)
2009
UnforgivenTV
as Therapist (3 episodes)
2009
Above SuspicionTV
as Mrs Jenkins (1 episode)
2008
Poppy Shakespeare
as Rosetta
2001
Waking the DeadTV
as Lisbetta Barclay (1 episode), as Lisbetta (1 episode)
1999
Felicia's Journey
as Mrs Calligary
1996
Seasick
as Cook Saba
1991
Prime SuspectTV
as Esme Allen (2 episodes)