Bryan Forbes

Bryan Forbes

Deceased · Born: Jul 22, 1926 · Died: May 8, 2013

Personal Details

BornJul 22, 1926 Stratford, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Nanette Newman

    ( Aug 27, 1955 to May 8, 2013 )
  • Constance Smith

    ( Feb 10, 1951 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

John Theobald Clarke, better known by his professional name Bryan Forbes, was a multi-talented individual born on July 22, 1926, in the esteemed city of Stratford, located in the heart of London, England. This multifaceted artist, who went on to make a lasting impact in the world of entertainment, initially began his career as an actor, writer, and director.

Throughout his illustrious career, Forbes garnered widespread recognition for his exceptional work on various iconic films, including the critically acclaimed "The Guns of Navarone" (1961),the poignant "The Whisperers" (1967),and the suspenseful "Seance on a Wet Afternoon" (1964).

In addition to his impressive professional accomplishments, Forbes was also blessed with a loving family life. He was married twice, first to the talented actress Constance Smith, and subsequently to the beautiful Nanette Newman.

Sadly, Bryan Forbes passed away on May 8, 2013, in the picturesque town of Virginia Water, located in the county of Surrey, England, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of artists to this very day.

Career

1985
1984
December Flower
December Flower as Harry Grey
1972
I Am a Dancer
I Am a Dancer as Narrator (voice)
1965
King Rat
King Rat as Radio (Voice)
1964
A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark as Camp Attendant
1959
1958
The Key
The Key as Weaver
1957
Satellite in the Sky
Satellite in the Sky as Jimmy Wheeler
It's Great to Be Young!
It's Great to Be Young! as Organ Salesman
1955
The Colditz Story
The Colditz Story as Jimmy Winslow
1954
An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls as Eric Birling
1953
Wheel of Fate
Wheel of Fate as Ted Reid
Sea Devils
Sea Devils as Willie
1952
The World in His Arms
The World in His Arms as William Cleggett
1951
Green Grow the Rushes
Green Grow the Rushes as Fred Starling
1950
1949
Hour of Glory
Hour of Glory as Peterson
1992
Chaplin
Chaplin as Screenplay
1980
Hopscotch
Hopscotch as Screenplay
1964
1963
1962
Only Two Can Play
Only Two Can Play as Screenplay
1960
Man in the Moon
Man in the Moon as Screenplay
1959
Breakout
Breakout as Screenplay
1958
1956
Triple Deception
Triple Deception as Screenplay
1989
The Endless Game
The Endless Game as Director, Writer
1984
The Naked Face
The Naked Face as Director, Writer
1983
Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never as Director, Writer
1980
Play for Today
Play for Today as Director, Writer
1978
International Velvet
International Velvet as Director, Screenplay
1975
1971
Long Ago, Tomorrow
Long Ago, Tomorrow as Director, Screenplay
1968
Deadfall
Deadfall as Director, Screenplay
1967
The Whisperers
The Whisperers as Director, Screenplay
1966
The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box as Director
1965
King Rat
King Rat as Director, Screenplay
1964
Seance on a Wet Afternoon
Seance on a Wet Afternoon as Director, Screenplay
Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage as Director, Writer
1962
The L-Shaped Room
The L-Shaped Room as Director, Writer
1961