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George Formby (born James Lawler Booth; 4 October 1875 – 8 February 1921) was an English comedian and singer in musical theatre, known as one of the greatest music hall performers of the early 20th century. [1] His comedy played upon Lancashire stereotypes, and he was popular around Britain.
George Formby OBE (born George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 – 6 March 1961) was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s. On stage, screen and record he sang light, comic songs, usually playing the ukulele or banjolele, and became the UK's highest-paid entertainer.
George Formby is now unknown to most people, and has the indignity of having 'Senior' tagged on to the end of his name, to distinguish him from his legendary son. But he was a towering figure in the early years of the twentieth century, and his was a classic 'rags to riches' story.
Jan 16, 2021 · From Wikipedia: George Formby (born James Lawler Booth; 4 October 1875 – 8 February 1921) was an English comedian and singer in musical theatre, known as one of the greatest music hall ...
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George Formby Sr.. Actor: No Fool Like an Old Fool. George Formby was born James Booth in 1875 in Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire. He began his career, as a singer, in 1899 as one half of the Brothers Glenray. Three years later when his voice was changing, he added comedy to the act.
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- October 4, 1875
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- February 8, 1921
Mr George Formby, the Lancashire comedian, died yesterday at Stockton Heath, near Warrington. His health had caused anxiety for some years, and he recently had to give up his part in the pantomime at Newcastle-on-Tyne. He had also broken down, while playing pantomimes during the Christmas seasons of 1919 and 1918.
The English comic, singer and actor George Formby (1904–1961) performed in many mediums of light entertainment, including film, radio and theatre. His career spanned from 1915 until December 1960. During that time he became synonymous with playing "a shy, innocent, gauche, accident-prone Lancashire lad".
