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."
Movie Appearances
Mrs. Miniver
as Gladys
1942
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
as Gladys Parker
1986
Vigil in the Night
as Nora Dunn
1940
The Man Upstairs
as Cloris
1992
Laura Lansing Slept Here
as Doris
1988
Miss Polly
as Patsy
1941
The Perfect Gentleman
as Penelope the Maid
1935
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
as Wilson
1956
The Jerky Boys
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
1995
The White Cliffs of Dover
as Gwennie
1944
This Above All
as Mae
1942
Blithe Spirit
as Mrs. Bradman
1956
