Acting30 credits

George Formby

Born 1904-05-26
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

7.5

Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

2014 · Movie

Entertaining the Troops

2011 · Movie

6.0

Funny Up North

2011 · Movie

5.0

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007 · Movie

Thora Hird Tribute

2003 · Movie

8.0

Songs That Won the War

1994 · Movie

6.4

40 Minutes

1981 · TV Show

5.6

The South Bank Show

1978 · TV Show

10.0

To See Such Fun

1977 · Movie

7.0

Ain't Misbehavin'

1974 · Movie

6.8

George in Civvy Street

1946 · Movie

6.7

I Didn't Do It

1945 · Movie

8.1

He Snoops to Conquer

1944 · Movie

6.5

Bell-Bottom George

1944 · Movie

6.3

Get Cracking

1943 · Movie

6.5

Much Too Shy

1942 · Movie

6.7

South American George

1941 · Movie

6.8

Turned Out Nice Again

1941 · Movie

7.0

Spare a Copper

1940 · Movie

6.2

Let George Do It!

1940 · Movie

6.0

Come on George!

1939 · Movie

6.9

Trouble Brewing

1939 · Movie

5.9

It's in the Air

1938 · Movie

6.5

I See Ice

1938 · Movie

6.3

Keep Fit

1937 · Movie

8.0

Feather Your Nest

1937 · Movie

6.5

Keep Your Seats, Please

1936 · Movie

6.5

No Limit

1935 · Movie

6.6

Off the Dole

1935 · Movie

5.5

Boots! Boots!

1934 · Movie

Full Filmography

30 titles, newest first

7.5

Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

2014 · Movie

Entertaining the Troops

2011 · Movie

6.0

Funny Up North

2011 · Movie

5.0

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007 · Movie

Thora Hird Tribute

2003 · Movie

8.0

Songs That Won the War

1994 · Movie

6.4

40 Minutes

1981 · TV Show

5.6

The South Bank Show

1978 · TV Show