George Formby Photo

George Formby

Acting

0.9 Popularity May 26, 1904 (56 years old) Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK

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.

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 30

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)

1994
Songs That Won the War Movie

as Himself (Archive)

1982
Wogan TV

as Self (archive material)

1981
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

1939
Come on George! Movie

as George

Photos 2

George Formby Photo
George Formby Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
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
Career Stats
30 Total Credits
27 Movie Roles
2 TV Roles
2 Photos