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Figlio dell'attore e musicista George Formby, Sr., fu uno degli intrattenitori britannici più popolari del ventesimo secolo. La sua carriera si protrasse dal 1921 fino alla morte, avvenuta per attacco cardiaco nel 1961. Durante questi quaranta anni, Formby recitò in 21 film e registrò oltre 230 canzoni.
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.
Formby entertaining British troops during the Second World War. 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.
Title [61] [62] [63] [64]Recording DateLabelRecord Number"John Willie Come On"11 June 19264409"I was always a Willing Young Lad"11 June 19264409"I Parted my Hair in the Middle"11 June 19264418"John Willie's Jazz Band"11 June 19264418George Formby, egentligen George Hoy Booth, född 26 maj 1904 i Wigan, Lancashire, död 6 mars 1961 i Preston, Lancashire, var en brittisk sångare, musiker, skådespelare och komiker.
George Formby OBE (born in Wigan, real name George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 – 6 March 1961) was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian. His films of the 1930s and 1940s were very popular. On stage, screen and record he sang light, comic songs. He played the ukulele or banjolele.
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.
By 1939, George Formby was the most popular and highest paid entertainer in the British Isles and was estimated to be earning over £100,000 a year. The secret of his success was a unique combination of personality, natural ability and talent, coupled with the driving force of his wife, Beryl as his Manager.
