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George Formby Sr. 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.
Formby's father, George Sr George Formby was born George Hoy Booth in Wigan, Lancashire, on 26 May 1904.He was the eldest of seven surviving children born to James Lawler Booth and his wife Eliza, née Hoy, [1] although this marriage was bigamous because Booth was still married to his first wife, Martha Maria Salter, a twenty-year-old music hall performer. [2]
GEORGE FORMBY. Denny Clarke, legendary owner of the Argyle Music Hall, Birkenhead, claimed to have discovered James Lawler while he was working at the Hen and Chickens 'free and easy' in Manchester, and signed him for a week at the Argyle at £2 10 shillings (£200). He also pointed out the obvious – that his luck on the halls would improve ...
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. While waiting for a train to an engagement, he noticed a ...
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- October 4, 1875
- George Formby Sr.
- February 8, 1921
Jul 19, 2009 · George Formby sr, father of well known singer and ukulele player George Formby Jr. Singing All Of A Sudden It Struck Me, 1915
The Times - 8 February 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.
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Mar 30, 2021 · Formby was the son of George Formby Sr, from whom he later took his stage name. His father was not keen for his son to go into show business and so the young Formby started a career as a stable boy aged 7 and became a jockey, but Formby eventually took to the music hall stage after the early death of his father in 1921.
