Acting · Wandsworth, London, England, UK · Born January 14, 1909
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."
MovieThe Jerky Boys
1995
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
MovieThe Man Upstairs
1992
as Cloris
MovieLaura Lansing Slept Here
1988
as Doris
MovieMrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
1986
as Gladys Parker
TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Verna Clarvoe
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1956
as Wilson
MovieBlithe Spirit
1956
as Mrs. Bradman
TVFour Star Playhouse
1952
as Edythe Livingstone
MovieThe White Cliffs of Dover
1944
as Gwennie
MovieMrs. Miniver
1942
as Gladys
MovieThis Above All
1942
as Mae
MovieMiss Polly
1941
as Patsy
MovieVigil in the Night
1940
as Nora Dunn
MovieThe Perfect Gentleman
1935
as Penelope the Maid
