George Formby

Born: 1904-05-26

Birthplace: Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK

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.

Known For

Let George Do It!
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Turned Out Nice Again
It's in the Air
Keep Fit
I Didn't Do It
No Limit
Spare a Copper
To See Such Fun
Trouble Brewing

Top Movie Credits

Let George Do It! George Hepplewhite
Hitler: The Comedy Years Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
It's in the Air George Brown
Keep Fit George Green
I Didn't Do It George Trotter
No Limit George Shuttleworth
Spare a Copper George Carter
Trouble Brewing George Gullip