Claire Benedict

75, from Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

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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.

Timeline

2023Aged 72

  • Poster for RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well

    The Countess

2022Aged 71

  • Poster for RSC Live: Richard III

    Duchess of York

2015Aged 64

  • Poster for Jupiter Ascending

    Bureaucrat

  • Poster for Hamlet

    Marcella / Player King

2010Aged 59

  • Poster for Thorne: Scaredycat

    Maeve Reynolds

2008Aged 57

  • Poster for Poppy Shakespeare

    Rosetta

1999Aged 48

  • Poster for Felicia's Journey

    Mrs Calligary

1996Aged 45

  • Poster for Seasick

    Cook Saba

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