
Actor
Claire Benedict
Born 1951 · Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
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.
Acting

Jupiter Ascending
Bureaucrat · 2015

The Frankenstein Chronicles
Mrs. Wild · 2015

Felicia's Journey
Mrs Calligary · 1999

Waking the Dead
Lisbetta Barclay · 2001

Unforgiven
Therapist · 2009

Above Suspicion
Mrs Jenkins · 2009

Hamlet
Marcella / Player King · 2015

Thorne
Maeve Reynolds · 2010

Poppy Shakespeare
Rosetta · 2008

Thorne: Scaredycat
Maeve Reynolds · 2010

RSC Live: Richard III
Duchess of York · 2022

Seasick
Cook Saba · 1996

Secrets and Words
Connie · 2012

RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
The Countess · 2023