5.5
Movie
Acting
Claire Benedict
- Born
- (age 75)
- Birthplace
- Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
- Credits
- 15 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
5.5
Movie
7.0
TV
The Frankenstein Chronicles
6.3
Movie
Felicia's Journey
7.8
TV
Prime Suspect
7.2
TV
Waking the Dead
7.1
TV
Above Suspicion
7.4
TV
Unforgiven
6.4
TV
Thorne
6.2
Movie
Thorne: Scaredycat
6.8
Movie
Poppy Shakespeare
8.2
Movie
Hamlet
3.3
Movie
Seasick
8.0
Movie
RSC Live: Richard III
Movie
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
TV
Secrets and Words
Acting credits 15
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well Film | The Countess |
| 2022 | RSC Live: Richard III Film | Duchess of York |
| 2015 | The Frankenstein Chronicles TV | Mrs. Wild (3 ep) |
| 2015 | Hamlet Film | Marcella / Player King |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending Film | Bureaucrat |
| 2012 | Secrets and Words TV | Connie (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Thorne: Scaredycat Film | Maeve Reynolds |
| 2010 | Thorne TV | Maeve Reynolds (3 ep) |
| 2009 | Unforgiven TV | Therapist (3 ep) |
| 2009 | Above Suspicion TV | Mrs Jenkins (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Poppy Shakespeare Film | Rosetta |
| 2001 | Waking the Dead TV | Lisbetta Barclay (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Felicia's Journey Film | Mrs Calligary |
| 1996 | Seasick Film | Cook Saba |
| 1991 | Prime Suspect TV | Esme Allen (2 ep) |