
Brenda Forbes
Acting
January 14, 1909 — September 11, 1996Wandsworth, 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."
Known for
1995The Jerky Boys
Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
1992The Man Upstairs
Cloris
1988Laura Lansing Slept Here
Doris
1986Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Gladys Parker
1956Blithe Spirit
Mrs. Bradman
1944The White Cliffs of Dover
Gwennie
1942Mrs. Miniver
Gladys
1942This Above All
Mae
1941Miss Polly
Patsy
1940Vigil in the Night
Nora Dunn
1935The Perfect Gentleman
Penelope the Maid