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Leslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
98 years (Apr 20, 1924 – Nov 7, 2022)
Tottenham, London, England, UK
81 Movies
28 TV Shows

Leslie Phillips

Known for
Empire of the Sun
Maxton
The Longest Day
RAF Officer Mac
King Ralph
Gordon
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Wilson
Leslie Phillips has built a long career as a British actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. The start came early, at 14. The filmography runs to some 109 credits between film and television. The role of The Sorting Hat in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' is the one that keeps being brought up. The list also holds 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'.
Leslie Phillips has built a long career as a British actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. The start came early, at 14. The filmography runs to some 109 credits between film and television. The role of The Sorting Hat in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' is the one that keeps being brought up. The list also holds 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'.
Known for
Empire of the Sun
Maxton
The Longest Day
RAF Officer Mac
King Ralph
Gordon
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Wilson
Movies
TV Shows
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Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips
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Full Filmography
After Death
Jerimiah Jones
★ 4.1
2012
Film
Late Bloomers
Leo
★ 5.2
2011
Film
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
The Sorting Hat (voice)
★ 8.1
2011
Film
Is Anybody There?
Reg
★ 6.3
2009
Film
The Dead Peasants Society
Alistair Robertson
2007
Film
Heartbeat
Denzil Witty · 1 episode
★ 7.2
2005–2006
TV
Venus
Ian
★ 6.6
2006
Film
Colour Me Kubrick
Freddie
★ 5.7
2005
Film
Agatha Christie's Marple
Sir Philip Starke · 1 episode
★ 7.8
2004–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leslie Phillips still alive?
Leslie Phillips passed away on November 7, 2022 at age 98.
What are the most famous roles of Leslie Phillips?
Leslie Phillips is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
How many movies has Leslie Phillips been in?
Over a 84-year career (since 1938), Leslie Phillips has appeared in 81 movies and 28 TV shows.
What was Leslie Phillips's first movie?
The career of Leslie Phillips began with Lassie from Lancashire (1938).
What is Leslie Phillips's most recent movie or series?
Leslie Phillips's most recent release is Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips, which premiered on September 28, 2013.
What TV shows has Leslie Phillips appeared in?
On television, Leslie Phillips has appeared in Tales from the Crypt, Midsomer Murders, Agatha Christie's Marple, Lovejoy.
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Leslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
1924-04-20 · Tottenham, London, England, UK

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). He provided the voice of the Sorting Hat in several of the Harry Potter films.Leslie Phillips, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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