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
Thora Hird Tribute
Let George Do It!
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Keep Fit
Funny Up North
Trouble Brewing
I See Ice
Get Cracking
Feather Your Nest
Turned Out Nice Again
Top Movie Credits
Thora Hird Tribute
Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)
Let George Do It!
George Hepplewhite
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Keep Fit
George Green
Funny Up North
Himself
Trouble Brewing
George Gullip
I See Ice
George Bright
Get Cracking
George Singleton
Feather Your Nest
Willie Piper
Turned Out Nice Again
George Pearson