Actor / Actress
New Release
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.
George Formby is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes 40 Minutes (1981), The South Bank Show (1978), Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007), Let George Do It! (1940), Ain't Misbehavin' (1974), Off the Dole (1935), Feather Your Nest (1937), I See Ice (1938). The recorded credits span 1935 to 2014, including 23 movies and 2 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies23
TV shows2
Active years represented1935–2014
Place of birthWigan, Lancashire, England, UK
Died
Also known as
George Hoy Booth
Known for
TV Show40 Minutes
TV ShowThe South Bank Show
MovieHitler: The Comedy Years
MovieLet George Do It!
MovieAin't Misbehavin'
MovieOff the Dole
MovieFeather Your Nest
MovieI See Ice
MovieIt's in the Air
MovieFunny Up North
MovieBritain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
MovieCome on George!
MovieTo See Such Fun
MovieKeep Your Seats, Please
MovieHe Snoops to Conquer
MovieKeep Fit
MovieTurned Out Nice Again
MovieSongs That Won the War
MovieTrouble Brewing
MovieI Didn't Do It
MovieNo Limit
MovieGeorge in Civvy Street
MovieGet Cracking
MovieBell-Bottom George
MovieSpare a Copper