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Claire Benedict

Jul 28, 1951 (73 years old) in 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

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Waking the Dead
Lisbetta Barclay
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Jupiter Ascending
Bureaucrat
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The Frankenstein Chronicles
Mrs. Wild
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Above Suspicion
Mrs. Jenkins
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Unforgiven
Therapist
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Secrets and Words
Connie
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Felicia's Journey
Mrs Calligary
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Poppy Shakespeare
Rosetta
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Hamlet
Marcella / Player King
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Thorne: Scaredycat
Maeve Reynolds

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