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Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

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

RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
2023 • The Countess
RSC Live: Richard III
RSC Live: Richard III
2022 • Duchess of York
Hamlet
Hamlet
2015 • Marcella / Player King
Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending
2015 • Bureaucrat
Thorne: Scaredycat
Thorne: Scaredycat
2010 • Maeve Reynolds
Poppy Shakespeare
Poppy Shakespeare
2008 • Rosetta
Felicia's Journey
Felicia's Journey
1999 • Mrs Calligary
Seasick
Seasick
1996 • Cook Saba

Full filmography

RSC Live: Richard III
RSC Live: Richard III
2022 • Duchess of York
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Hamlet
Hamlet
2015 • Marcella / Player King
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Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending
2015 • Bureaucrat
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Thorne: Scaredycat
Thorne: Scaredycat
2010 • Maeve Reynolds
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Felicia's Journey
Felicia's Journey
1999 • Mrs Calligary
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Seasick
Seasick
1996 • Cook Saba
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Claire Benedict – Biography, Known For & Filmography