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.

Known for

2023

RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well

The Countess

2022

RSC Live: Richard III

Duchess of York

2015

Hamlet

Marcella / Player King

2015

Jupiter Ascending

Bureaucrat

2010

Thorne: Scaredycat

Maeve Reynolds

2008

Poppy Shakespeare

Rosetta

1999

Felicia's Journey

Mrs Calligary

1996

Seasick

Cook Saba