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Leslie Phillips, ‘Carry On’ Star Who Voiced the Sorting Hat in ‘Harry Potter’, Dies at 98

LONDON (AP) — Leslie Phillips, the British actor best known for his roles in the bawdy Comedies and the voice of the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films, has died. He was 98.

His agent, Jonathan Lloyd, confirmed on Tuesday that Phillips died “peacefully at home” on Monday.

The veteran actor made his film debut in the 1930s. He is remembered for his exaggerated comic portrayal of the English upper class after starring in Carry On Nurse, Carry On Teacher and Carry On Constable in 1959 and 1960.

During this time, he became known for his catchphrases, including “Ding-dong,” “Well, hello,” and “I say!”

While Phillips’ acting career consisted mainly of comedy roles, he later moved on to other work, including a role opposite Peter O’Toole in the 2006 film Venus, which earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor the role of the second plan. He also voiced the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter franchise.

Leslie Samuel Phillips was born in Tottenham, north London, on April 20, 1924. He studied drama, dance and elocution at the Italia Conti Stage School before serving as a lieutenant during World War II.

After the war, he began to get leading roles on stage and screen. His big break came in 1957 when he appeared in Gene Kelly’s musical Les Girls.

In the 1980s he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company and played roles such as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor.

He suffered a stroke in 2014 while shopping in London, but made a strong recovery.

Phillips was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2008 in recognition of his acting career.

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