George Formby

Birthday: May 26th, 1904 Date of Death: March 6th, 1961 Place of Birth: 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.