George Formby

George Formby

  • Birthday: 5/26/1904
  • Deathday: 3/6/1961
  • Place of birth: Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: George Hoy Booth

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.

Filmography

Hitler: The Comedy Years
Release date: 5/10/2007

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Role(s): Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Bell-Bottom George
Release date: 2/7/1944

Bell-Bottom George

Role(s): George Blake

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No Limit
Release date: 10/28/1935

No Limit

Role(s): George Shuttleworth

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I See Ice
Release date: 2/10/1938

I See Ice

Role(s): George Bright

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It's in the Air
Release date: 11/1/1938

It's in the Air

Role(s): George Brown

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