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
Hitler: The Comedy Years
I See Ice
Feather Your Nest
Boots! Boots!
Turned Out Nice Again
Ain't Misbehavin'
Funny Up North
Thora Hird Tribute
It's in the Air
Bell-Bottom George
Top Movie Credits
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
I See Ice
George Bright
Feather Your Nest
Willie Piper
Boots! Boots!
John Willie
Turned Out Nice Again
George Pearson
Ain't Misbehavin'
Self (archive footage)
Funny Up North
Himself
Thora Hird Tribute
Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)
It's in the Air
George Brown
Bell-Bottom George
George Blake