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."
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Jerky Boys
Character: Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
MOVIE • 1995
The Man Upstairs
Character: Cloris
MOVIE • 1992
Laura Lansing Slept Here
Character: Doris
MOVIE • 1988
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Character: Gladys Parker
MOVIE • 1986
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Character: Verna Clarvoe
TV • 1962
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
Character: Wilson
MOVIE • 1956
Blithe Spirit
Character: Mrs. Bradman
MOVIE • 1956
Four Star Playhouse
Character: Edythe Livingstone
TV • 1952
The White Cliffs of Dover
Character: Gwennie
MOVIE • 1944
Mrs. Miniver
Character: Gladys
MOVIE • 1942
This Above All
Character: Mae
MOVIE • 1942
Miss Polly
Character: Patsy
MOVIE • 1941
Vigil in the Night
Character: Nora Dunn
MOVIE • 1940
The Perfect Gentleman
Character: Penelope the Maid
MOVIE • 1935