Mary Forbes

Biography

Mary Forbes was a British-American film actress born Ethel Louise Young in Hornsey, England in 1883. She made her acting debut on the London stage in 1908 and later appeared in over 130 films between 1919 and 1958, including notable roles in "Terror by Night" and "A Farewell to Arms." Forbes took on multiple pursuits throughout her career, managing a theater and balancing family life alongside her acting work.