Born in Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK on May 26, 1904 — died March 6, 1961 (aged 56)
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.
