Who was Leslie Phillips? Carry On films, Harry Potter actor passed away at 98

Leslie Phillips was an English actor, voice artist, and author. Legendary comedy actor, who became famous with the Carry On films, passed away on Tuesday. The actor was renowned for portraying upper-class, roguish men, though he wanted to get out of "that rut" and take on meaty and severe roles.

While Leslie Phillips succeeded to a certain extent, his portrayal of other outrageous ladies' men characters remained with him throughout his life.





Once, Leslie Phillips had blamed the television for the Carry-On movies being flogged to death because he believed that the film would have died their natural death in the cinemas.

Leslie Phillips appeared in three Carry-On movies - Carry On Nurse (1959), Carry On Teacher (1959), and Carry On Constable (1960).

However, the actor was openly scornful of the movies in his later years. Interestingly, Leslie Phillips was also cast as the voice of The Sorting Hat in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011). In a career spanning over eight decades, Leslie Phillips featured in over 200 films and TV and radio series.

The 2012 movie After Death was Leslie Phillips' last movie.

Leslie Phillips was also a prominent face on television in the UK and made his small-screen debut in 1948. His last television appearance was in the first two episodes of Harley Street. During World War II, Leslie Phillips also served as a lieutenant in the Durham Light Infantry.

FAQs

In how many Carry On movies did Leslie Phillips feature?
Phillips starred in three Carry-On films.

What was Leslie Phillips' debut movie?
Phillips made his movie debut with the 1938 film Lassie from Lancashire.