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Personal Info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1951-07-28 (73 years old)

Place of Birth

Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Claire Benedict

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.

Known For

Acting

2023

2022

RSC Live: Richard III as Duchess of York

2015

Hamlet as Marcella / Player King
Jupiter Ascending as Bureaucrat

2012

2010

Thorne: Scaredycat as Maeve Reynolds

2009

Above Suspicion as Mrs. Jenkins
Unforgiven as Therapist

2008

2001

Waking the Dead as Lisbetta Barclay
Waking the Dead as Lisbetta

1999

Felicia's Journey as Mrs Calligary

1996

Seasick as Cook Saba