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
Let George Do It!
Come on George!
Keep Fit
Trouble Brewing
Get Cracking
Bell-Bottom George
Turned Out Nice Again
Thora Hird Tribute
George in Civvy Street

Top Movie Credits

Hitler: The Comedy Years Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Let George Do It! George Hepplewhite
Keep Fit George Green
Trouble Brewing George Gullip
Get Cracking George Singleton
Thora Hird Tribute Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)