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

I See Ice
Entertaining the Troops
Let George Do It!
It's in the Air
Thora Hird Tribute
To See Such Fun
Keep Fit
No Limit
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Trouble Brewing

Top Movie Credits

I See Ice George Bright
Entertaining the Troops Self (Archive)
Let George Do It! George Hepplewhite
It's in the Air George Brown
Thora Hird Tribute Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)
To See Such Fun
Keep Fit George Green
No Limit George Shuttleworth
Hitler: The Comedy Years Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Trouble Brewing George Gullip