Leslie Phillips, actor and voice of the Sorting Hat in 'Harry Potter,' dies at 98

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Leslie Phillips, the prolific British actor who voiced the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” movies, died Monday. He was 98.

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Phillips was also revered for his comedic work in the “Carry On” films in which he delivered exaggerated performances satirizing rich people of England. His “Carry On” characters were known for blurting out suggestive catchphrases such as, “Ding dong,” “Well, hello” and “I say!” Throughout his career, Phillips appeared in more than 150 film and TV projects. In 2007, he scored a BAFTA nomination for his supporting turn in “Venus,” starring Peter O’Toole. He is most recently credited for the 2012 mystery “After Death” and for reprising his role

 

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