George Formby

Acting

Born May 26, 1904 · 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…

Known for

Wogan

1982

40 Minutes

1981

Funny Up North

2011

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007

I See Ice

1938

Ain't Misbehavin'

1974

Feather Your Nest

1937

Thora Hird Tribute

2003

Acting(30)

2014Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned(archive footage)

Film

2011Entertaining the TroopsArchive Film

Film

2011Funny Up NorthHimself

Film