George Formby was a beloved British actor, singer-songwriter, and comedian who became a major star of stage and screen in the 1930s and 1940s. Known for his cheerful, cheeky persona and his signature ukulele-banjo, he recorded over 200 songs and starred in more than 20 successful films. His most famous songs, often filled with comic innuendo, include "When I'm Cleaning Windows" and "Leaning on a Lamp-post." Formby's optimistic and down-to-earth style made him one of the UK's highest-paid entertainers and a cherished figure during World War II.