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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

The Jerky Boys
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's

This Above All
as Mae

The Perfect Gentleman
as Penelope the Maid

Vigil in the Night
as Nora Dunn

Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
as Gladys Parker

The Man Upstairs
as Cloris

Laura Lansing Slept Here
as Doris

Miss Polly
as Patsy