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.

Claire Benedict

Acting Born July 28, 1951 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.

Known For

Waking the Dead

Lisbetta Barclay

Waking the Dead

Lisbetta

Jupiter Ascending

Bureaucrat

Prime Suspect

Esme Allen

Above Suspicion

Mrs Jenkins

The Frankenstein Chronicles

Mrs. Wild

Thorne

Maeve Reynolds

Unforgiven

Therapist

Secrets and Words

Connie

Felicia's Journey

Mrs Calligary

Poppy Shakespeare

Rosetta

Thorne: Scaredycat

Maeve Reynolds