Brenda Forbes
Acting
1909-01-14 · Wandsworth, London, England, UK
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."
Filmography(14)
movieThe Jerky Boys
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's · 1995 · 4.4
movieThe Man Upstairs
as Cloris · 1992 · 5.7
movieLaura Lansing Slept Here
as Doris · 1988 · 6.5
movieMrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
as Gladys Parker · 1986 · 6.8
tvThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Verna Clarvoe · 1962 · 7.8
movieThe Barretts of Wimpole Street
as Wilson · 1956 · 10.0
movieBlithe Spirit
as Mrs. Bradman · 1956 · 8.0
tvFour Star Playhouse
as Edythe Livingstone · 1952 · 6.8
movieThe White Cliffs of Dover
as Gwennie · 1944 · 6.7
movieMrs. Miniver
as Gladys · 1942 · 7.1
movieThis Above All
as Mae · 1942 · 6.8
movieMiss Polly
as Patsy · 1941 · 4.9
movieVigil in the Night
as Nora Dunn · 1940 · 5.9
movieThe Perfect Gentleman
as Penelope the Maid · 1935 · 6.3