Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1909-01-14
Day of Death
1996-09-11
Place of Birth
Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Brenda Forbes
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."
Filmography (12)
⭐ 4.4
Role:
Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
The Jerky Boys
1995
⭐ 5.7
Role:
Cloris
The Man Upstairs
1992
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Doris
Laura Lansing Slept Here
1988
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Gladys Parker
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
1986No Image
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Wilson
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1956
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Mrs. Bradman
Blithe Spirit
1956
⭐ 6.7
Role:
Gwennie
The White Cliffs of Dover
1944
⭐ 7.1
Role:
Gladys
Mrs. Miniver
1942
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Mae
This Above All
1942
⭐ 4.9
Role:
Patsy
Miss Polly
1941
⭐ 5.9
Role:
Nora Dunn
Vigil in the Night
1940
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Penelope the Maid