Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies at 98

London –

British actor Leslie Phillips, best known for voicing the Sorting Hat in the comedies ‘Carry On’ and ‘Harry Potter’, has died. he was 98 years old.

His agent, Jonathan Lloyd, confirmed Tuesday that Phillips passed away “in peace at home” on Monday.

The veteran actor made his first film appearances in the 1930s. After appearing in 1959 and 1960’s ‘Carry on Nurse’, ‘Carry on Teacher’ and ‘Carry on Constable’, he was best known for his exaggerated and comical portrayal of the British upper class. Are known.

During this time, he became famous for his provocative catchphrases such as “Ding dong”, “Well, hello” and “I say!”.

Phillips later moved on to more dramatic roles, including facing off against Peter O’Toole in the 2005 film Venus, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. He also voiced the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” franchise.

In 2014, he suffered a stroke while shopping in London, but recovered strongly.

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