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."

Known For

Four Star Playhouse

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Mrs. Miniver

This Above All

The White Cliffs of Dover

Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry

The Jerky Boys

Miss Polly

All Movies (12)

• The Jerky Boys1995 · as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
• The Man Upstairs1992 · as Cloris
• Laura Lansing Slept Here1988 · as Doris
• Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry1986 · as Gladys Parker
• The Barretts of Wimpole Street1956 · as Wilson
• Blithe Spirit1956 · as Mrs. Bradman
• The White Cliffs of Dover1944 · as Gwennie
• Mrs. Miniver1942 · as Gladys
• This Above All1942 · as Mae
• Miss Polly1941 · as Patsy
• Vigil in the Night1940 · as Nora Dunn
• The Perfect Gentleman1935 · as Penelope the Maid

All TV Shows (2)

• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · as Verna Clarvoe
• Four Star Playhouse1952 · as Edythe Livingstone