Bryan Forbes

Biography

Born 07/22/1926

The multi-talented London-born Bryan Forbes began his career as an actor, establishing himself as a competent supporting player on both stage and screen, but it was as a writer that he finally promoted himself through the ranks. A short story writer and journalist, he received his first...
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Highlights

  • In 1992, Collaborated on screenplay (with William Boyd and Goldman) for Attenborough's biopic "Chaplin"; ninth feature with Attenborough
  • In 1990, Adapted novel "The Endless Game" as a Showtime TV movie; also directed; reunited with George Segal
  • In 1985, Adapted and directed Sidney Sheldon's novel "The Naked Face", starring Moore

Family & Companions

  • Sarah Forbes: daughter (mother, Nanette Newman; has acted in two of father's films, "The Whisperers" (1967) and "The Raging Moon" (1970))
  • Emma Forbes: daughter (mother, Nanette Newman; acted in two of father's movies, "The Raging Moon" and "International Velvet" (1978))

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