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George Hoy Booth

George Formby, Acting

Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK | 1904-05-26 | 1961-03-06

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.