Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: George Hoy Booth
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK
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Movie Involvements: 6
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Ain't Misbehavin'
(1974) Self (archive footage)Off the Dole
(1935) John WillieKeep Your Seats, Please
(1936) George WithersBritain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
(2014) (archive footage)Songs That Won the War
(1994) Himself (Archive)Hitler: The Comedy Years
(2007) SelfActing
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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2014 | (archive footage) | |
2011 | Himself | |
2007 | Self | |
1994 | Himself (Archive) | |
1982 | Self | |
1977 | N/A | |
1974 | Self (archive footage) | |
1946 | Mary Colton | |
1945 | George Trotter | |
1944 | George Gribble | |
George Blake | ||
1943 | George Singleton | |
1942 | George Andy | |
1941 | George Butters / Gilli Vanetti | |
George Pearson | ||
1940 | George Carter | |
George Hepplewhite | ||
1939 | George | |
George Gullip | ||
1938 | George Brown | |
George Bright | ||
1937 | George Green | |
Willie Piper | ||
1936 | George Withers | |
1935 | George Shuttleworth | |
John Willie | ||
1934 | John Willie | |
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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