
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."

Mrs. Miniver
1942 · as Gladys

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

The White Cliffs of Dover
1944 · as Gwennie

This Above All
1942 · as Mae

The Perfect Gentleman
1935 · as Penelope the Maid

Miss Polly
1941 · as Patsy

Blithe Spirit
1956 · as Mrs. Bradman

The Man Upstairs
1992 · as Cloris

Vigil in the Night
1940 · as Nora Dunn

Laura Lansing Slept Here
1988 · as Doris

Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
1986 · as Gladys Parker

The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1956 · as Wilson