George Formby

Acting

Born

May 26, 1904

Place of Birth

Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK

Deceased

March 6, 1961

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.

The Filmography