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George Formby
Person

George Formby

Specialty
Acting
Birth
May 26, 1904 · 56 years
Death
March 6, 1961
Origin
Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK

Technical Alias

George Hoy Booth

Professional Trajectory

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.

Registered Filmography