British actor Leslie Phillips, finest recognized for his roles within the bawdy Carry On comedy and because the voice of the Sorting Hat within the Harry Potter movies, has died. He was 98 years previous.
His agent, Jonathan Lloyd, confirmed on Tuesday that Phillips died “peacefully at home” on Monday.
The veteran actor made his first movie look within the Thirties. After starring in Carry on Nurse, Carry on Teacher and Carry on Constable in 1959 and 1960, she is remembered for her exaggerated comedian portrayal of the English higher class.
During this time he would say “ding dong,” “well, hello,” and “I say!” Including turned well-known for his evocative catchphrases.
Leslie Phillips later moved on to extra dramatic roles, together with a flip reverse Peter O’Toole within the 2005 movie Venus, which earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He additionally voiced the Sorting Hat within the Harry Potter franchise.
He had a stroke in 2014 whereas procuring in London, however he recovered.
Leslie Phillips was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2008 in recognition of her appearing profession.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
