Leslie Phillips, an actor whose career spanned over eight decades, including his voiceover work as the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” films, has died at the age of 98.
The England native's impressive acting career skyrocketed after he starred in three films from the "Carry On" franchise, including "Carry On Nurse" and "Carry On Teacher" and "Carry On Constable" in 1960. After his appearance in "Carry On Nurse," Phillips became synonymous with his notable"Ding-Dong" catchphrase, stemming from one of his on-screen character's reactions in the movie.
In Phillips' 2012 memoir,"Hello," the actor reflected on how just two words would change the course of his notoriety from there on out. "The first time I'd uttered those two words I would never have believed that I would become so inescapably linked with them in the minds of the public for the next 50 years and still counting," he wrote, perThroughout the course of his career, the "Harry Potter"In addition to his wife of eight years, Phillips is also survived by four adult children from a previous relationship.
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