Claire Benedict

Acting·Jul 28, 1951·Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

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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.

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Jupiter Ascending2015 · Bureaucrat	Bureaucrat
Thorne: Scaredycat2010 · Maeve Reynolds	Maeve Reynolds
Poppy Shakespeare2008 · Rosetta	Rosetta
Felicia's Journey1999 · Mrs Calligary	Mrs Calligary
Seasick1996 · Cook Saba	Cook Saba