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George Formby

Acting

2 movies available on YTS

Actor info

  • Name :

    George Formby

  • Born :

    May 26, 1904 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK (56 years at death)

  • Died :

    March 6, 1961

  • Known for :

    Acting

  • Gender :

    Male

  • Film career :

    28 films (1934–2014)

  • Also known as :

    George Hoy Booth

  • Links :

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.

Notable films

  • Let George Do It! (1940) as George Hepplewhite
  • Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Thora Hird Tribute (2003) as Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)
  • I See Ice (1938) as George Bright
  • It's in the Air (1938) as George Brown

2 YIFY Movies starring George Formby