George Formby
Known For
Acting
Born
1904-05-26 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK
Died
1961-03-06
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.
Most Known For
Wogan
as Self (archive material)
I See Ice
as George Bright
40 Minutes
Off the Dole
as John Willie
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Funny Up North
as Himself
Let George Do It!
as George Hepplewhite
Spare a Copper
as George Carter
Thora Hird Tribute
as Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)
Bell-Bottom George
as George Blake
Trouble Brewing
as George Gullip
Boots! Boots!
as John Willie
Get Cracking
as George Singleton
To See Such Fun
Come on George!
as George
It's in the Air
as George Brown
Keep Fit
as George Green
I Didn't Do It
as George Trotter
Keep Your Seats, Please
as George Withers
Much Too Shy
as George Andy