
Brenda Forbes
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."
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
Mrs. Miniver
as Gladys
The White Cliffs of Dover
as Gwennie
The Jerky Boys
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
Cast Credits
The Jerky Boys
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
The Man Upstairs
as Cloris
Laura Lansing Slept Here
as Doris
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
as Gladys Parker
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
as Wilson
Blithe Spirit
as Mrs. Bradman
The White Cliffs of Dover
as Gwennie
Mrs. Miniver
as Gladys
This Above All
as Mae
Miss Polly
as Patsy
Vigil in the Night
as Nora Dunn
The Perfect Gentleman
as Penelope the Maid