Brenda Forbes

Actor

January 14, 1909 — 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

  • Mrs. Miniver
    Mrs. Miniver1942
  • Four Star Playhouse
    Four Star Playhouse4 seasons
  • Miss Polly
    Miss Polly1941

Known For

  • Mrs. Miniver
    Mrs. Miniver1942
  • Vigil in the Night
    Vigil in the Night1940
  • Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
    Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry1986
  • Miss Polly
    Miss Polly1941
  • The Man Upstairs
    The Man Upstairs1992

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 · as Verna Clarvoe
1960
Thriller · as Mrs. Abercrombie
1955
Matinee Theater · as Cast
1955
Alcoa Hour · as Jenkins
1955
Ford Star Jubilee · as Mrs. Bradman
1954
Producers' Showcase · as Wilson
1953
1952
Four Star Playhouse · as Edythe LivingstoneOn Plex
1950
1948
Studio One · as Carrie
1947
Kraft Television Theatre · as Miss Dobson
1944
1942
Mrs. Miniver · as GladysOn Plex
1942
This Above All · as Mae
1941
Miss Polly · as PatsyOn Plex
1940
Vigil in the Night · as Nora Dunn
1935
The Perfect Gentleman · as Penelope The Maid