George Formby Sr
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title:
George Formby Sr
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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. His nickname, "The Wigan Nightingale", was coined because of the way he would use his bronchial cough as a comedic device in his act. Formby was born into poverty in the industrial North West England; his mother was an alcoholic and part-time prostitute, and during much
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English comedian and singer (1875-1921)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Formby_Sr
date created:
2006-10-23T03:28:45Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T09:06:30Z
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