Born 1909 (age 87) · Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Appears in 14 titles

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."

Filmography

Mrs. Miniver
7.1
Mrs. Miniver
1942
as Gladys
The Jerky Boys
4.4
The Jerky Boys
1995
as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
The White Cliffs of Dover
6.7
The White Cliffs of Dover
1944
as Gwennie
This Above All
6.8
This Above All
1942
as Mae
Vigil in the Night
5.9
Vigil in the Night
1940
as Nora Dunn
Miss Polly
4.9
Miss Polly
1941
as Patsy
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
6.8
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
1986
as Gladys Parker
Laura Lansing Slept Here
6.5
Laura Lansing Slept Here
1988
as Doris
The Man Upstairs
5.7
The Man Upstairs
1992
as Cloris
The Perfect Gentleman
6.3
The Perfect Gentleman
1935
as Penelope the Maid
Blithe Spirit
8.0
Blithe Spirit
1956
as Mrs. Bradman
10.0
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1956
as Wilson