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George Formby

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.

Birthday

1904-05-26

Place of birth

Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK

Death day

1961-03-06

Gallery

Movies

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Release date: 05/10/2007

Bell-Bottom George

Character: George Blake

Release date: 02/07/1944

No Limit

Character: George Shuttleworth

Release date: 10/28/1935

I See Ice

Character: George Bright

Release date: 02/10/1938

It's in the Air

Character: George Brown

Release date: 11/01/1938