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Claire Benedict

Acting Born Jul 28, 1951 Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda 16 credits
16
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1991–2023
33 Years Career Span
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Biography

Subject: Claire Benedict (Acting).
Task: Write a factual identity profile.
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Name: Claire Benedict.
Born: 28 July 1951.
Place of Birth: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.
Nationality/Identity: British actress.
Known for: Classical productions on the British stage; portraying Mma Ramotswe in the continuing radio adaptations of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
Awards: Time Out Award for Best Performance for portraying Sophia Adams in Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl (directed by Maya Angelou).
TMDB Info: 15 known credits.

Claire Benedict is a British actress born on July 28, 1951, in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. She is recognized for her work in classical productions on the British stage. Benedict is best known for her portrayal of the principal character Mma Ramotswe in the continuing radio adaptations of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Her performance as Sophia Adams in Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, which was directed by Maya Angelou, earned her a Time Out Award for Best Performance. According to The Movie Database, she has 15 known acting credits.
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Career

Career overview

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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Name: Claire Benedict.
Birth Date: July 28, 1951.
Birth Place: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.
Profession: British actress.
Known for: Classical productions on the British stage.
Best known for: Portraying the principal character Mma Ramotswe in the continuing radio adaptations of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
Award: Time Out Award for Best Performance.
Role for award: Sophia Adams in Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl.
Director of that production: Maya Angelou.
Known credits: 15.
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Claire Benedict is a British actress born on July 28, 1951, in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. She is recognized for her work in classical productions on the British stage. Her career includes a total of 15 known credits. One of her notable stage performances was in Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, which was directed by Maya Angelou. For her portrayal of the character Sophia Adams in this production, Benedict received a Time Out Award for Best Performance.
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Benedict is best known for her role in the continuing radio adaptations of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. In these adaptations, she portrays the principal character, Mma Ramotswe.
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Claire Benedict is a British actress born on July 28, 1951, in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. She is recognized for her work in classical productions on the British stage. Her career includes a total of 15 known credits. One of her notable stage performances was in Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, which was directed by Maya Angelou. For her portrayal of the character Sophia Adams in this production, Benedict received a Time Out Award for Best Performance.

Benedict is best known for her role in the continuing radio adaptations of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. In these adaptations, she portrays the principal character, Mma Ramotswe.

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1. Name: Claire Benedict
2. Born: 28 July 1951
3. Place of birth: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
4. Profession: British actress
5. Known for: Classical productions on British stage
6. Best known for: Mma Ramotswe in radio adaptations of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
7. Award: Time Out Award for Best Performance
8. Role for award: Sophia Adams in Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
9. Director: Maya Angelou
10. Known credits: 15
Problem: The source material is very sparse. To hit 180-260 words using only these facts without inventing anything is mathematically difficult. I must

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Career timeline

RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well
RSC Live: Richard III
Jupiter AscendingThe Frankenstein ChroniclesHamlet
Secrets and Words
ThorneThorne: Scaredycat
Above SuspicionUnforgiven
Poppy Shakespeare
Waking the DeadWaking the Dead
Felicia's Journey
Seasick
Prime Suspect

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well (2023) as The Countess
  • RSC Live: Richard III (2022) as Duchess of York
  • Jupiter Ascending (2015) as Bureaucrat
  • The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015) as Mrs. Wild
  • Hamlet (2015) as Marcella / Player King
  • Secrets and Words (2012) as Connie
  • Thorne (2010) as Maeve Reynolds
  • Thorne: Scaredycat (2010) as Maeve Reynolds
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  • Above Suspicion (2009) as Mrs Jenkins
  • Unforgiven (2009) as Therapist
  • Poppy Shakespeare (2008) as Rosetta
  • Waking the Dead (2001) as Lisbetta Barclay
  • Waking the Dead (2001) as Lisbetta
  • Felicia's Journey (1999) as Mrs Calligary
  • Seasick (1996) as Cook Saba
  • Prime Suspect (1991) as Esme Allen

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Claire Benedict best known for?

Claire Benedict is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jupiter Ascending (2015), Grand Guignol (1987), Above Suspicion (2009), Waking the Dead (2001).

When and where was Claire Benedict born?

Claire Benedict was born on July 28, 1951 in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

How many credits does Claire Benedict have?

Claire Benedict has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2023.

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Subject: Claire Benedict (Acting). Task: Write a factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: ...

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16credits
8films
8TV series
1991–2023active years

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