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Claire Benedict

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1951-07-28

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.

Also Known For

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RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well

Jul 03, 2023

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80

RSC Live: Richard III

Sep 28, 2022

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82

Hamlet

Mar 23, 2015

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63

Felicia's Journey

Oct 08, 1999

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68

Poppy Shakespeare

Mar 31, 2008

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54

Jupiter Ascending

Feb 04, 2015

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10

Seasick

Apr 05, 1996

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63

Thorne: Scaredycat

Oct 31, 2010

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70

Above Suspicion

Jan 04, 2009

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72

Waking the Dead

Jun 18, 2001

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72

Waking the Dead

Jun 18, 2001

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73

Unforgiven

Jan 12, 2009

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NA

Secrets and Words

Mar 26, 2012

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70

The Frankenstein Chronicles

Nov 11, 2015