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Leslie Phillips
Actor

Leslie Phillips

20 Apr 1924Born
7 Nov 2022Died
98Age at death
140Credits

Biography

Leslie Samuel Phillips CBE (20 April 1924 – 7 November 2022) was an English actor, director, producer and author. He achieved prominence in the 1950s, playing smooth, upper-class comic roles utilising his "Ding dong" and "Hello" catchphrases. He appeared in the Carry On and Doctor in the House film series as well as the long-running BBC radio comedy series The Navy Lark. In his later career, Phillips took on dramatic parts including a BAFTA-nominated role alongside Peter O'Toole in Venus (2006).

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He provided the voice of the Sorting Hat in several of the Harry Potter films.

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Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 140 credits.

  1. TBAHotel CaledoniaFilm: The Narrator
  2. 2012After DeathFilm: Jerimiah Jones
  3. 2011Late BloomersFilm: Leo
  4. 2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Film: The Sorting Hat (voice)
  5. 2010Drama TrailsSeries (1 episode)
  6. 2009Is Anybody There?Film: Reg
  7. 2007The Dead Peasants SocietyFilm: Alistair Robertson
  8. 2006VenusFilm: Ian
  9. 2005Colour Me KubrickFilm: Freddie
  10. 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleSeries: Sir Philip Starke (1 episode)
  11. 2004Churchill: The Hollywood YearsFilm: Lord W'ruff
  12. 2003CollusionFilm: Herbert Ames
  13. 2003The Last DetectiveSeries: Alistair Robertson (1 episode)
  14. 2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsFilm: The Sorting Hat (voice)
  15. 2002ThunderpantsFilm: Judge
  16. 2002Outside the RulesSeries (4 episodes)
  17. 2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneFilm: The Sorting Hat (voice)
  18. 2001Lara Croft: Tomb RaiderFilm: Wilson
  19. 2001Sword of HonourFilm
  20. 2001Sword of HonourSeries: Gervase Crouchback (2 episodes)
  21. 2000Aladdin: The ITV PantomimeFilm: Prince Hugely Suave
  22. 2000Take a Girl Like YouSeries: Lord Archie Edgerstone (1 episode)
  23. 2000Monarch of the GlenSeries: Louis Grimshaw (1 episode)
  24. 2000Saving GraceFilm: Vicar Gerald Perey
  25. 2000CinderellaFilm: Felim
  26. 1997The JackalFilm: Woolburton
  27. 1997Agatha Christie's The Pale HorseFilm: Lincoln Bradley
  28. 1997Caught in the ActFilm: Sydney Fisher
  29. 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries: Godfrey Teal (1 episode)
  30. 1996AugustFilm: Professor Alexander Blathwaite
  31. 1996Dennis the Menace and GnasherSeries: Mr. Greenfly (voice) (1 episode)
  32. 1996Dalziel and PascoeSeries: James Westropp (1 episode)
  33. 1996Der BlindeFilm: Sir John
  34. 1996Das Karussell des TodesFilm: Sir John
  35. 1996Die Katze von KensingtonFilm: Sir John
  36. 1996The Canterville GhostFilm: George, Lord Canterville
  37. 1994Two Golden BallsFilm: Viscount Osgood
  38. 1994Love on a Branch LineSeries: Lord Flamborough (4 episodes)
  39. 1994The House of WindsorSeries: Lord Montague Bermondsey (6 episodes)
  40. 1994Honey for TeaSeries: Sir Dickie Hobhouse (7 episodes)
  41. 1994Bermuda GraceFilm
  42. 1993The ChangelingFilm: Vermandero
  43. 1993Royal CelebrationFilm: Johnny
  44. 1992Carry On ColumbusFilm: King Ferdinand
  45. 1992ThackerFilm: George Thacker
  46. 1992HeartbeatSeries: Denzil Witty (1 episode)
  47. 1991The Trials of OzFilm: Judge Michael Argyle
  48. 1991PerformanceSeries: Judge Michael Argyle, Vermandero (1 episode)
  49. 1991King RalphFilm: Gordon
  50. 1990Life After LifeFilm: Wing Commander Boyle
  51. 1990Who Bombed Birmingham?Film: Lord Chief Justice Lane
  52. 1990ChancerSeries: Jimmy Blake (20 episodes)
  53. 1990PlunderSeries (1 episode)
  54. 1990OxfordFilm: Dean
  55. 1990Mountains of the MoonFilm: Mr. Arundell
  56. 1990GLC: The Carnage ContinuesFilm: Sir Horace Cutler
  57. 1989Summer's LeaseSeries: William Fosdyke
  58. 1989Screen OneSeries: Johnny, Viscount Osgood (1 episode)
  59. 1989Tales from the CryptSeries: Mycroft Amberson (1 episode)
  60. 1989ScandalFilm: Lord Astor
  61. 1987Empire of the SunFilm: Maxton
  62. 1987The Ruth Rendell MysteriesSeries: Justin Whittaker (3 episodes)
  63. 1986LovejoySeries: Major Eddie Turpin (1 episode)
  64. 1985Out of AfricaFilm: Sir Joseph
  65. 1985Super GranSeries: P.O.W. (1 episode)
  66. 1984The BillSeries (1 episode)
  67. 1984Mr. Palfrey of WestminsterSeries: Styles (1 episode)
  68. 1982The Comic Strip Presents...Series: Sir Horace Cutler, Dean (1 episode)
  69. 1977That's Carry On!Film: Mr. Alistair Grigg / Constable Tom Potter (archive footage)
  70. 1976Spanish FlyFilm: Mike Scott
  71. 1976Not Now, ComradeFilm: Commander Rimmington
  72. 1975Rumpole of the BaileySeries: 'Boxey' Horne (1 episode)
  73. 1973Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!Film: Minister
  74. 1973Casanova '73Series: Henry Newhouse (7 episodes)
  75. 1973Not Now DarlingFilm: Gilbert Bodley
  76. 1971The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsFilm: Dickie (segment "Gluttony")
  77. 1970Doctor in TroubleFilm: Dr. Tony Burke
  78. 1970Some Will, Some Won'tFilm: Simon Russell
  79. 1969Galton and Simpson ComedySeries (1 episode)
  80. 1968A Very Fine LineFilm: Charlton

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