Known for

Acting

Born

Jul 28, 1951 (75 years old)

Place of birth

Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

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.

Titles

Waking the Dead

Series • 2001

Prime Suspect

Series • 1991

Jupiter Ascending

Movie • 2015

Above Suspicion

Series • 2009

The Frankenstein Chronicles

Series • 2015

Thorne

Series • 2010

Unforgiven

Series • 2009

Felicia's Journey

Movie • 1999

Hamlet

Movie • 2015

Poppy Shakespeare

Movie • 2008

Thorne: Scaredycat

Movie • 2010

RSC Live: Richard III

Movie • 2022

RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well

Movie • 2023