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Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

Birthday: 1951-07-28 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2023
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well

as    The Countess

2022
RSC Live: Richard III

as    Duchess of York

2015
Hamlet

as    Marcella / Player King

2010
Thorne: Scaredycat

as    Maeve Reynolds

2008
Poppy Shakespeare

as    Rosetta

1999
Felicia's Journey

as    Mrs Calligary

1996
Seasick

as    Cook Saba