George Formby

English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian (1904–1961)
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George Formby
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George Formby

Summary

George Formby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wigan[2]. He was born on May 26, 1904[3]. He died in Preston[4]. He died on March 6, 1961[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], film producer[7], film actor[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,627 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Formby was born in Wigan[2].
  • George Formby died in Preston[4].
  • George Formby was born on May 26, 1904[3].
  • George Formby died on March 6, 1961[5].
  • George Formby is buried at Cheshire[11].
  • George Formby held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • George Formby worked as a comedian[6].
  • George Formby's professions included film producer[7].
  • George Formby worked as a film actor[8].
  • George Formby worked as a singer[9].
  • George Formby received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • George Formby is recorded as male[14].
  • George Formby's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • George Formby's Commons category is recorded as George Formby[16].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].
  • George Formby's sport is recorded as equestrian sport[18].
  • George Formby's family name is recorded as Formby[19].
  • George Formby's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • George Formby's official website is recorded as http://www.georgeformby.co.uk[21].
  • George Formby's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • George Formby's instrument is recorded as ukulele[23].
  • George Formby's instrument is recorded as banjo[24].
  • George Formby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • George Formby's list of works is recorded as George Formby on screen, stage, record and radio[26].
  • George Formby's start of work period is recorded as 1921[27].

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Origins and Family

George Formby was born in Wigan[2]. He was born on May 26, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], film producer[7], film actor[8], and singer[9].

Recognition

George Formby received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Death and Burial

George Formby died on March 6, 1961[5]. He passed away in Preston[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17]. He is buried at Cheshire[11].

Why It Matters

George Formby ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,627 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was George Formby born?

Born in Wigan[2], George Formby…

Where did George Formby die?

George Formby died in Preston[4].

What did George Formby do for work?

George Formby worked as comedian[6], film producer[7], film actor[8], and singer[9].

What awards did George Formby receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . George Formby on screen, stage, record and radio. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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