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
Cast Credits
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
Character: The Countess
MOVIE • 2023
RSC Live: Richard III
Character: Duchess of York
MOVIE • 2022
The Frankenstein Chronicles
Character: Mrs. Wild
TV • 2015
Hamlet
Character: Marcella / Player King
MOVIE • 2015
Jupiter Ascending
Character: Bureaucrat
MOVIE • 2015
Secrets and Words
Character: Connie
TV • 2012
Thorne: Scaredycat
Character: Maeve Reynolds
MOVIE • 2010
Unforgiven
Character: Therapist
TV • 2009
Above Suspicion
Character: Mrs. Jenkins
TV • 2009
Poppy Shakespeare
Character: Rosetta
MOVIE • 2008
Waking the Dead
Character: Lisbetta Barclay
TV • 2001
Waking the Dead
Character: Lisbetta
TV • 2001
Felicia's Journey
Character: Mrs Calligary
MOVIE • 1999
Seasick
Character: Cook Saba
MOVIE • 1996