Claire Benedict

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.

Known For

Jupiter Ascending

as Bureaucrat

The Frankenstein Chronicles

as Mrs. Wild

Felicia's Journey

as Mrs Calligary

Waking the Dead

as Lisbetta Barclay

Waking the Dead

as Lisbetta

Unforgiven

as Therapist

Above Suspicion

as Mrs. Jenkins

Poppy Shakespeare

as Rosetta

Thorne: Scaredycat

as Maeve Reynolds

Hamlet

as Marcella / Player King