Brenda Forbes

Brenda Forbes

1909-01-14 – 1996-09-11 (age 87) Wandsworth, London, England, UK
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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."

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Known For

Mrs. Miniver
Mrs. Miniver

1942

as Gladys

The White Cliffs of Dover
The Jerky Boys
The Jerky Boys

1995

as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's

This Above All
This Above All

1942

as Mae

Laura Lansing Slept Here
Vigil in the Night
Vigil in the Night

1940

as Nora Dunn

The Man Upstairs
The Man Upstairs

1992

as Cloris

Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry

1986

as Gladys Parker

Miss Polly
Miss Polly

1941

as Patsy

The Perfect Gentleman
The Perfect Gentleman

1935

as Penelope the Maid

Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit

1956

as Mrs. Bradman