Bryan Forbes
Bryan Forbes (John Theobold Clarke; 22 July 1926 – 8 May 2013) was a British actor, screenwriter, movie director and producer, and writer. He was known for directing the 1975 horror movie The Stepford Wives. He was nominated for an Academy Award.
Bryan Forbes CBE | |
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Born | John Theobald Clarke 22 July 1926 |
Died | 8 May 2013 Virginia Water, Surrey, England | (aged 86)
Cause of death | Long illness |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Screenwriter, Movie producer, Movie director, Author |
Years active | 1945-2009 |
Known for | Directing The Stepford Wives (1975) |
Spouse(s) |
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Children | Sarah Standing Emma Forbes |
Forbes was born on 22 July 1926 in Stratford, West Ham, Essex. He was raised in Forest Gate, West Ham. Forbes studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
He was married to Constance Smith from 1951 until they divorced in 1954. He was married to Nanette Newman from 1955 until his death 2013. They had two daughters.
Forbes was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1975. In 2012, Forbes said that he was misdiagnosed. Forbes died on 8 May 2013 in Virginia Water, Surrey, England from a long illness, aged 86.[1]