George Formby

Acting

May 26, 1904

Died: March 6, 1961

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.

Also Known As

George Hoy Booth

Known For (Movies)

5.8

TV Shows

4.5

Wogan

1982

5.5

40 Minutes

1981

George Formby

Biography

Also Known As

Known For (Movies)

Come on George!

Keep Your Seats, Please

Feather Your Nest

I Didn't Do It

TV Shows

Wogan

40 Minutes

Photos

Keep Fit

South American George

Bell-Bottom George

Let George Do It!

No Limit

Much Too Shy

To See Such Fun

It's in the Air

Funny Up North

Spare a Copper

Trouble Brewing

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Turned Out Nice Again

I See Ice

Off the Dole

Thora Hird Tribute