George Formby

George Formby

1904-05-26

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.

Also appears in

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Hitler: The Comedy Years

5.0

Trouble Brewing

Trouble Brewing

6.0

Off the Dole

Off the Dole

6.8

It’s in the Air

It’s in the Air

5.6

I Didn’t Do It

I Didn’t Do It

6.6

Let George Do It!

Let George Do It!

5.7

Spare a Copper

Spare a Copper

7.0

Get Cracking

Get Cracking

6.5

Britain’s Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

Britain’s Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

7.0

Keep Your Seats, Please

Keep Your Seats, Please

6.0

South American George

South American George

6.0

Bell-Bottom George

Bell-Bottom George

6.0

He Snoops to Conquer

He Snoops to Conquer

8.2

Much Too Shy

Much Too Shy

6.2

No Limit

No Limit

6.5

Come on George!

Come on George!

5.4

Feather Your Nest

Feather Your Nest

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Keep Fit

Keep Fit

5.6

Funny Up North

Funny Up North

6.0

Turned Out Nice Again

Turned Out Nice Again

6.5