
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