George Formby

122 yearsMay 26, 1904Wigan, Lancashire, England, UKPopularity 0.9

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.

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Known For

6.4

Keep Your Seats, Please

1936

as George Withers

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.

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