
George Formby
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1904-05-26 - 1961-03-06
Place of Birth: Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK
Also Known As: George Hoy Booth
Biography
George Formby (born George Hoy Booth) was the archetype "cheeky chappie" northern English comedian. Trained originally as a jockey, he often appeared on horseback in his films. Best known for his buck-toothed grin and his ukulele.
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Known For
1978The South Bank Show
198140 Minutes
1938I See Ice
2007Hitler: The Comedy Years
1940Let George Do It!
1994Songs That Won the War
1938It's in the Air
2014Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
1937Feather Your Nest
1935Off the Dole
1944Bell-Bottom George
1941Turned Out Nice Again
1977To See Such Fun
1943Get Cracking
1936Keep Your Seats, Please
1939Come on George!
2003Thora Hird Tribute
1945