- Born
- May 26, 1904
- Died
- March 6, 1961 (aged 56)
- Place of birth
- Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK
- Also known as
- George Hoy Booth
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.