1942Nominee
Best Performance
Mrs. Miniver
Brenda Forbes
Actor
Wandsworth, London, England, UK
January 14, 1909
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."
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1995Nominee
Best Performance
The Jerky Boys
1944Nominee
Best Performance
The White Cliffs of Dover
Career Highlights
1942Highlight
Best Performance
This Above All
1940Highlight
Best Performance
Vigil in the Night
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Mrs. Miniver
The Jerky Boys
The White Cliffs of Dover