Brenda Forbes

Acting

Brenda Forbes

Born January 14, 1909Wandsworth, London, England, UK14 credits

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
1995The Jerky Boys
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut'sMovie
The Man Upstairs
1992The Man Upstairs
as ClorisMovie
Blithe Spirit
1956Blithe Spirit
as Mrs. BradmanMovie
F
1952Four Star Playhouse
as Edythe LivingstoneTV
Mrs. Miniver
1942Mrs. Miniver
as GladysMovie
Miss Polly
1941Miss Polly
as PatsyMovie
Vigil in the Night
1940Vigil in the Night
as Nora DunnMovie
The Perfect Gentleman
1935The Perfect Gentleman
as Penelope the MaidMovie