George Formby

George Formby

Acting
Born
May 26, 1904 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK
Died
March 6, 1961
Age
Died at age 56

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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