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