Leslie Phillips

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Characters played by Leslie Phillips

The Sorting Hat (voice) — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

An enchanted hat that assigns new Hogwarts students to their houses.

The Sorting Hat (voice) — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Sentient hat that assigns students to Hogwarts houses.

The Sorting Hat (voice) — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Sentient hat that assigns Hogwarts houses.

Wilson — Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)

Lara's loyal estate manager and confidant.

Lord Astor — Scandal (1989)

A wealthy patron who makes a country cottage available to Stephen and Christine.

Timothy Gray — A Weekend with Lulu (1961)

Member of a young couple planning a romantic holiday in a caravan called Lulu, whose trip is derailed by a ferry mix-up and subsequent pursuit by French authorities.

Minister — Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! (1973)

Sir William Mainwaring-Brown, a British Government Minister co-sponsoring a strict anti-permissive behaviour Bill. Despite his public stance, he privately pursues affairs and attempts to use his flat to hide the kidnapped Barry Ovis from authorities and other residents.

Detective Cameron — The Limping Man (1953)

Detective assigned to assist Inspector Braddock in the murder investigation. He helps analyze evidence and track down suspects linked to the victim's forged documents. In reality, he corresponds to the other pilot on Frank's flight.

Sir Gerald Wren — Les Girls (1957)

Sir Gerald Wren is Lady Sybil Wren's fiancé and an English businessman. He surprises Sybil during the troupe's European tour, offers Barry Nichols a theater in hopes of bringing Sybil back to London, and confronts Barry after learning of the affair. He later joins Pierre Ducros in asking Barry to fire the women.

Jack Bell — Carry On Nurse (1959)

Patient with bunion in Carry On Nurse.

Reg — Is Anybody There? (2009)

An elderly resident at the old people's home. No specific interactions or plot roles are detailed in the provided summary.

Mr. Alistair Grigg / Constable Tom Potter (archive footage) — That's Carry On! (1977)

Archive cameo in That's Carry On!

Career Overview

Leslie Phillips has 116 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Carry On Series with 6 titles. Signature works include Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Empire of the Sun, The Longest Day. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
116
Birth Date
1924-04-20
Birth Place
Tottenham, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q710142), public domain (CC0).