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Claire Benedict

Claire Benedict

Born: 1951-07-28 • 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.

Filmography
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well poster
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
2023 • The Countess
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RSC Live: Richard III
2022 • Duchess of York
Hamlet poster
Hamlet
2015 • Marcella / Player King
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Jupiter Ascending
2015 • Bureaucrat
Thorne: Scaredycat poster
Thorne: Scaredycat
2010 • Maeve Reynolds
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Poppy Shakespeare
2008 • Rosetta
Felicia's Journey poster
Felicia's Journey
1999 • Mrs Calligary
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Seasick
1996 • Cook Saba