George Formby, Sr.
English comedian and singer · Comedians · Lived 1875 to 1921 · aged 45
George Formby 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.
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![Formby's second wife Eliza Ann, née Hoy (c. 1879-1981), whom he bigamously married[16]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Eliza_Formby%2C_nee_Hoy%2C_c._1921.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=parser&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
About this person
His nickname, "The Wigan Nightingale", was coined because of the way he would use his bronchial cough as a comedic device in his act.
Category
Comedians
Type
Comedian
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1875 to 1921 · aged 45
