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Brenda Forbes

Actor
Born January 14, 1909Died September 11, 1996 (87 years)
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."

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Four Star Playhouse
  • Miss Polly

Known For

  • Mrs. Miniver
  • Vigil in the Night
  • Laura Lansing Slept Here
  • Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
  • Miss Polly
  • The Man Upstairs

Filmography

1995
The Jerky Boys · as Rich Woman With Necklace At Tut's
1992
The Man Upstairs · as Cloris
1988
1986
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry · as Gladys Parker
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Verna Clarvoe
1960
Thriller (TV Series) · as Mrs. Abercrombie
1955
Matinee Theater (TV Series) · as Cast
1955
Alcoa Hour (TV Series) · as Jenkins
1955
Ford Star Jubilee (TV Series) · as Mrs. Bradman
1954
Producers' Showcase (TV Series) · as Wilson
1953
The United States Steel Hour (TV Series) · as Clara
1952
Four Star Playhouse (TV Series) · as Edythe Livingstone
1950
The Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) · as Nurse
1948
Studio One (TV Series) · as Carrie
1947
Kraft Television Theatre (TV Series) · as Miss Dobson
1944
1942
Mrs. Miniver · as Gladys
1942
This Above All · as Mae
1941
1940
Vigil in the Night · as Nora Dunn
1935
The Perfect Gentleman · as Penelope The Maid

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