Acting
Brenda Forbes
EN cinema · 12 credits
Born
14 January 1909
Died
11 September 1996 (aged 87)
Birthplace
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."
Known for
Filmography
The Jerky Boys
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
The Man Upstairs
as Cloris
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
as Gladys Parker
Blithe Spirit
as Mrs. Bradman
The White Cliffs of Dover
as Gwennie
Mrs. Miniver
as Gladys
Miss Polly
as Patsy
Vigil in the Night
as Nora Dunn
The Perfect Gentleman
as Penelope the Maid