George Formby

Acting 122 years Born 1904-05-26 Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK

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.

Known For

The South Bank Show
★ 5.6
The South Bank Show
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40 Minutes
★ 6.4
40 Minutes
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Hitler: The Comedy Years
★ 5.0
Hitler: The Comedy Years
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It's in the Air
★ 5.9
It's in the Air
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I See Ice
★ 6.9
I See Ice
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Let George Do It!
★ 6.2
Let George Do It!
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I Didn't Do It
★ 6.7
I Didn't Do It
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He Snoops to Conquer
★ 8.1
He Snoops to Conquer
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Keep Your Seats, Please
★ 6.5
Keep Your Seats, Please
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Funny Up North
★ 6.0
Funny Up North
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Thora Hird Tribute
Thora Hird Tribute
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Get Cracking
★ 6.3
Get Cracking
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Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
★ 7.5
Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
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No Limit
★ 6.5
No Limit
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Songs That Won the War
★ 8.0
Songs That Won the War
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To See Such Fun
★ 10.0
To See Such Fun
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George in Civvy Street
★ 6.8
George in Civvy Street
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Turned Out Nice Again
★ 6.8
Turned Out Nice Again
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