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George Formby

May 26, 1904 - Mar 06, 1961 (56 years old) in 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-toothed grin and his ukulele.

Known For

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Hitler: The Comedy Years
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Much Too Shy
George Andy
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Trouble Brewing
George Gullip
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South American George
George Butters / Gilli Vanetti
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I See Ice
George Bright
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Let George Do It!
George Hepplewhite

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