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Brenda Forbes

Acting Born Jan 14, 1909 Died Sep 11, 1996 Wandsworth, London, England, UK 14 credits
14
Total Credits
1935–1995
61 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Brenda Forbes works in acting. Born January 14, 1909 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK. Died September 11, 1996. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Sonny Boy

as Gladys Parker

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Verna Clarvoe

Four Star Playhouse

as Edythe Livingstone
Film

Mrs. Miniver

as Gladys

Fatal Wine

as Nora Dunn

Frequent co-stars

Saiee Manjrekar 2 shared titles
Greer Garson 1 shared title
Walter Pidgeon 1 shared title
Teresa Wright 1 shared title
May Whitty 1 shared title
Reginald Owen 1 shared title
Henry Travers 1 shared title
Richard Ney 1 shared title
Henry Wilcoxon 1 shared title
Christopher Severn 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Jerky Boys
The Man Upstairs
Laura Lansing Slept Here
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Blithe SpiritThe Barretts of Wimpole Street
Four Star Playhouse
The White Cliffs of Dover
Mrs. MiniverThis Above All
Miss Polly
Vigil in the Night
The Perfect Gentleman

Full Filmography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Brenda Forbes best known for?

Brenda Forbes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sonny Boy (2021), The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962), Four Star Playhouse (1952), Mrs. Miniver (1942).

When and where was Brenda Forbes born?

Brenda Forbes was born on January 14, 1909 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK. They passed away on September 11, 1996.

How many credits does Brenda Forbes have?

Brenda Forbes has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1995.

What is Brenda Forbes's background in cinema and television?

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. Short...

Brenda Forbes by the numbers

14credits
12films
2TV series
1935–1995active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (14) Born on January 14 In memoriam 1996

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