Brenda Forbes

Acting

Born January 14, 1909, 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

• 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
• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour — Verna Clarvoe
• 1956Blithe Spirit — Mrs. Bradman
• 1956The Barretts of Wimpole Street — Wilson
• Four Star Playhouse — Edythe Livingstone
• 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