Claire Benedict

Quick Facts

Full Name	Claire Benedict
Occupation	Actor
Date Of Birth	Sep 6, 1951(1951-09-06)
Age	73
Birthplace	Antigua
Country	Antigua and Barbuda
Horoscope	Virgo

Claire Benedict Biography

Claire Benedict is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on September 6, 1951 in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. Claire Benedict (born 6 September 1951) is a British actress well-known for her performance in classic productions on the British stage, but she is most well is known for her role as the main role of Mma Ramotswe in the ongoing broadcast adaptation of The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. She was awarded an award named the Time Out Award for Best Performance for her performance as Sophia Adams in Errol John’s Moon on a Rainbow Shawl which was written by Maya Angelou. Her home is with her family in Todmorden within the Pennines.

Benedict has collaborated together with Lenny Henry on many occasions as a supporting actor in his television show as his father’s wife and girlfriend in the four seasons that Rudy’s Rare Records on BBC Radio 4 and being the lead in the radio play he wrote which he composed Corrinne Come Back and Gone, also in two episodes of Bad Faith radio plays in which he was the lead part. On February 24, 1994 in rehearsals at the Young Vic’s Omma the whole ensemble (Toby Jones, Robert Bowman, Des McAleer and Benedict) decided to leave the show because they believed that the director Tim Supple was failing to give them the right direction.

When he joined the company in 1992 Benedict became a part of in 1992 with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to perform three plays: Odyssey, Cleopatra and Tamburlaine. For Cleopatra, Benedict was taken on as an assistant to Clare Higgins when not many actors of color appeared in Cleopatra. The performance took place in November of 1992. Benedict required to be on the stage at a very short notice, and had not had time to fully prepare for the character. The book by Carol Chillington-Rutter “Enter the Body” explores this issue in connection with Benedict’s performance. She examines the reasons why women of color have historically played Charmain and white women have played Cleopatra.

Claire Benedict Net Worth

Claire Benedict is one of the richest Actor from Antigua and Barbuda. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Claire Benedict 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the initial ten years following the completion of her education, Benedict worked on the British stage, playing major roles for smaller theatre companies as well as support roles in larger theater companies up to in 1988, she won an award from the Time Out award for Best Performance for her performance as Sophia Adams in Errol John’s Moon on a Rainbow Shawl which was produced by Maya Angelou.

Benedict was a role in the role of Iyaloja in four different shows of Wole Soyinka’s production of Death and the King’s Horseman: Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester directed by Phyllida Lloyd in 1990; Royal National Theatre directed by Rufus Norris in 2009; and two productions for BBC Radio 3 directed by Alby James in 1995, and produced by Pauline Harris in 2014.

By 1994, The Independent included Benedict in a short list of “seasoned thoroughbred Shakespearians, gutsy actors who are assured verse speakers”. She is now an associate artist at the RSC.

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Claire Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Antigua and Barbuda. Claire Benedict celebrates birthday on September 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Claire Benedict

1. Claire Benedict is a British actress known for her stage performances.
2. She has appeared in numerous productions at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
3. Benedict has also worked extensively in television and film.
4. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
5. Benedict has performed in plays by renowned playwrights like Shakespeare and Chekhov.
6. She has received critical acclaim for her versatile acting skills.
7. Benedict’s notable TV credits include appearances in popular shows like “Doctor Who.”
8. She has collaborated with esteemed directors throughout her career.
9. Benedict’s performances have earned her nominations and awards within the industry.
10. Her talent and dedication have made her a respected figure in British theatre.