Brenda Forbes
Known for Acting · 14 credits
- Born
- 1909-01-14
- Died
- 1996-09-11
- Place of birth
- Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Biography
Born as Dorothy Brenda Taylor, Brenda adopted the last name Forbes as did her two notable acting relatives: mother Mary (born Ethel Louise) and brother Ralph. Like her relatives, she moved to the United States to further pursue her acting career. While her film roles were limited, she worked on stage for decades. Shortly before her death, she published her memoirs, "Five Minutes, Miss Forbes."
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (12)
Mrs. Miniver
1942
as Gladys
The Jerky Boys
1995
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
This Above All
1942
as Mae
The White Cliffs of Dover
1944
as Gwennie
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
1986
as Gladys Parker
Miss Polly
1941
as Patsy
The Man Upstairs
1992
as Cloris
Vigil in the Night
1940
as Nora Dunn
The Perfect Gentleman
1935
as Penelope the Maid
Blithe Spirit
1956
as Mrs. Bradman
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1956
as Wilson
Laura Lansing Slept Here
1988
as Doris
About Brenda Forbes
Born as Dorothy Brenda Taylor, Brenda adopted the last name Forbes as did her two notable acting relatives: mother Mary (born Ethel Louise) and brother Ralph. Like her relatives, she moved to the United States to further pursue her acting career. While her film roles were limited, she worked on stage for decades. Shortly before her death, she published her memoirs, "Five Minutes, Miss Forbes." With 14 credits spanning from 1935 to 1995, Brenda Forbes has appeared in 12 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Brenda Forbes Movies
- Mrs. Miniver (1942) — as Gladys
- The Jerky Boys (1995) — as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
- This Above All (1942) — as Mae
- The White Cliffs of Dover (1944) — as Gwennie
- Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry (1986) — as Gladys Parker
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