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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.
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.
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 .
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 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.
- Actor
- October 4, 1875
- George Formby Sr.
- February 8, 1921
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. His comedy played upon Lancashire stereotypes, and he was popular around Britain.
George Formby Formby helped write and performed over 300 original songs largely flavored with his own brand of English North Country humor. By 1939, Formby was the most popular and highest paid entertainer in the British Isles and was estimated to be earning over £100,000 a year.
