George Formby

Known For

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 31

2014

Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned Movie

as (archive footage)

2011

Entertaining the Troops Movie

as Archive Film

2011

Funny Up North Movie

as Himself

2007

Hitler: The Comedy Years Movie

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2003

Thora Hird Tribute Movie

as Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)

1994

Songs That Won the War Movie

as Himself (Archive)

1982

Wogan TV

as Self (archive material)

1981

40 Minutes TV

1977

To See Such Fun Movie

1974

Ain't Misbehavin' Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1946

George in Civvy Street Movie

as George Harper

1945

I Didn't Do It Movie

as George Trotter

1944

He Snoops to Conquer Movie

as George Gribble

1944

Bell-Bottom George Movie

as George Blake

1943

Get Cracking Movie

as George Singleton

1942

Much Too Shy Movie

as George Andy

1941

South American George Movie

as George Butters / Gilli Vanetti

1941

Turned Out Nice Again Movie

as George Pearson

1940

Spare a Copper Movie

as George Carter

1940

Let George Do It! Movie

as George Hepplewhite

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Personal Details

Known For Acting

Gender Not specified

Birthday May 26, 1904 (56 years old)

Died March 06, 1961

Place of Birth Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK

Also Known As George Hoy Booth

Years Active 1934 - 2014

Popularity 0.9

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Career Stats

31 Total Credits

28 Movie Roles

2 TV Roles

2 Photos