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Brenda Forbes
Acting
Born: January 14, 1909
Wandsworth, London, England, UK
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
Mrs. Miniver
as Gladys
The White Cliffs of Dover
as Gwennie
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
as Gladys Parker
The Jerky Boys
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
This Above All
as Mae
Vigil in the Night
as Nora Dunn
Miss Polly
as Patsy
The Perfect Gentleman
as Penelope the Maid
The Man Upstairs
as Cloris
Blithe Spirit
as Mrs. Bradman
