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

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

Jupiter Ascending

Above Suspicion

The Frankenstein Chronicles

Thorne

Unforgiven

Secrets and Words

All Movies (8)

• RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well2023 · as The Countess
• RSC Live: Richard III2022 · as Duchess of York
• Hamlet2015 · as Marcella / Player King
• Jupiter Ascending2015 · as Bureaucrat
• Thorne: Scaredycat2010 · as Maeve Reynolds
• Poppy Shakespeare2008 · as Rosetta
• Felicia's Journey1999 · as Mrs Calligary
• Seasick1996 · as Cook Saba

All TV Shows (7)

• The Frankenstein Chronicles2015 · as Mrs. Wild
• Secrets and Words2012 · as Connie
• Thorne2010 · as Maeve Reynolds
• Unforgiven2009 · as Therapist
• Above Suspicion2009 · as Mrs Jenkins
• Waking the Dead2001 · as Lisbetta Barclay
• Waking the Dead2001 · as Lisbetta