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."

Most Known For

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Verna Clarvoe

Four Star Playhouse

as Edythe Livingstone

This Above All

as Mae

Mrs. Miniver

as Gladys

The Jerky Boys

as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's

The White Cliffs of Dover

as Gwennie

Vigil in the Night

as Nora Dunn

The Man Upstairs

as Cloris

Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry

as Gladys Parker

The Perfect Gentleman

as Penelope the Maid

Miss Polly

as Patsy

Laura Lansing Slept Here

as Doris

Blithe Spirit

as Mrs. Bradman

The Barretts of Wimpole Street

as Wilson