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Brenda Forbes
Acting
Born January 14, 1909 · Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Died September 11, 1996
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."
Awards & recognition
- Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Play · 1967 · nominated
Filmography6 titles

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962as Verna Clarvoe
1962as Verna Clarvoe

Mrs. Miniver
1942as Gladys
1942as Gladys

Four Star Playhouse
1952as Edythe Livingstone
1952as Edythe Livingstone

This Above All
1942as Mae
1942as Mae

Miss Polly
1941as Patsy
1941as Patsy

The Jerky Boys
1995as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's
1995as Rich Woman with Necklace at Tut's