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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.
Top Filmography
5.5
Jupiter Ascending
2015 // MOVIE
7.0
The Frankenstein Chronicles
2015 // TV
6.3
Felicia's Journey
1999 // MOVIE
7.2
Waking the Dead
2001 // TV
7.2
Waking the Dead
2001 // TV
7.4
Unforgiven
2009 // TV
6.8
Above Suspicion
2009 // TV
6.5
Thorne
2010 // TV
6.3
Thorne: Scaredycat
2010 // MOVIE
6.8
Poppy Shakespeare
2008 // MOVIE
8.2
Hamlet
2015 // MOVIE
1.0
Seasick
1996 // MOVIE
8.0
RSC Live: Richard III
2022 // MOVIE
0.0
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
2023 // MOVIE
0.0
Secrets and Words
2012 // TV