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Claire Benedict

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jul 28 1951
Birthplace: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Claire Benedict is 73 years old
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Poster of RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
Claire Benedict was 71 in RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well as 'The Countess'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 03 2023
Poster of RSC Live: Richard III
RSC Live: Richard III
Claire Benedict was 71 in RSC Live: Richard III as 'Duchess of York'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 2022
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Claire Benedict was 63 in Hamlet as 'Marcella / Player King'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending
Claire Benedict was 63 in Jupiter Ascending as 'Bureaucrat'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 2015
Poster of Thorne: Scaredycat
Thorne: Scaredycat
Claire Benedict was 59 in Thorne: Scaredycat as 'Maeve Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 2010
Poster of Poppy Shakespeare
Poppy Shakespeare
Claire Benedict was 56 in Poppy Shakespeare as 'Rosetta'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 2008
Poster of Felicia's Journey
Felicia's Journey
Claire Benedict was 48 in Felicia's Journey as 'Mrs Calligary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Seasick
Seasick
Claire Benedict was 44 in Seasick as 'Cook Saba'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1996

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Frankenstein Chronicles
The Frankenstein Chronicles
Claire Benedict was 64+ in The Frankenstein Chronicles as 'Mrs. Wild'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 11 2015
Poster of Secrets and Words
Secrets and Words
Claire Benedict was 60+ in Secrets and Words as 'Connie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 2012
Poster of Unforgiven
Unforgiven
Claire Benedict was 57+ in Unforgiven as 'Therapist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 2009
Poster of Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion
Claire Benedict was 57+ in Above Suspicion as 'Mrs. Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 2009
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Claire Benedict was 49+ in Waking the Dead as 'Lisbetta Barclay, Lisbetta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001