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   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.

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3. www.georgeformby.co.ukAppreciating the legacy of George Formby

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   THE GEORGE FORMBY SOCIETY. THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF. Lyrics. GFS Shop. A - Z. Join the GFS. Conventions. QUICK LINKS. GFS Committee 2024-25. Gaumont State Opens 1937.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_Formby_SrGeorge Formby Sr - Wikipedia

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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.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchGeorge Formby - When i'm cleaning windows - YouTube

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   Formby singing "When I'm cleaning windows" with his uke.

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7. www.georgeformby.co.uk › georgeformby-obeThe George Formby Story

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   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.

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8. news.bbc.co.uk › onthisday › hiBBC ON THIS DAY | 6 | 1961: 'Ukulele king' Formby dies

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   George Formby, one of Britain's most popular entertainers, passed away after a heart attack at the age of 56. He was known for his ukulele, his songs and his role in the Second World War.

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   Who is George Formby?

   • 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.

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   How much money did George Formby make?

   • 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.

   The George Formby Story

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   Who was George Formby married to?

   • George fell in love with Beryl and they married in 1924. It is to Beryl that we must thank for the emergence of George Formby as one of Britain’s greatest entertainers. She managed his career and his life, dressed him in smart clothes and together they made a fortune from their joint efforts.

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   Was George Formby Lancashire's best-loved son?

   • George Formby left the world a rich legacy of songs and films. Many of his films crop up on British television either during the afternoons or at some godless hour of the morning. But nothing can change the fact that for many years, George Formby was Lancashire's best-loved son.

   BBC - h2g2 - George Formby - the Entertainer

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   How did George Formby get his name?

   • He devised several characters with their own costumes, and composed a series of comic songs. By 1896 his assignment book records that he was buying and collecting comic songs and securing the singing rights. He was billed as J.H. Booth until 1897, when he changed his stage name to George Formby.

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   What happened to George Formby's wife?

   • "Beryldene The death of George Formby's wife freed him from a loveless marriage, but new-found bliss was brief". The Daily Telegraph. London. p. 4. ^ "Turned out nice again as research bears fruit". Eastern Daily Press. Norwich. 8 October 2011. p. 21. ^ "Filmography: Formby, George". British Film Institute.

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10. www.bbc.co.uk › dna › mb6musicBBC - h2g2 - George Formby - the Entertainer

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    Learn about the life and career of George Formby, one of the most popular British entertainers of the 20th Century. He was a comedian, actor, singer and songwriter who made 21 hit films and won medals for his war effort.