George Formby
ActingBorn: 1904-05-26Place of Birth: 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
Wogan
Self (archive material)
40 Minutes
Funny Up North
Himself
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Thora Hird Tribute
Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)
Ain't Misbehavin'
Self (archive footage)
I See Ice
George Bright
Feather Your Nest
Willie Piper
Entertaining the Troops
Archive Film
Turned Out Nice Again
George Pearson