Legendary actor Leslie Phillips, renowned for his “Ding Dong”, “Well, Hello” and “I Say” catchphrases in the saucy ‘Carry On’ movies had an estimated net worth of $200 million at the time he died.
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Phillips who was born on 20 April 1924 passed away on 7 November 2022 at age 98 after battling a long illness.
Phillips’ maiden appearance in a movie was as a boy in the 1930s.
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After that, he went on to have an illustrious career on stage and screen, particularly in the Carry On films – which included Carry On Teacher, Carry On Columbus, Carry On Constable and Carry On Nurse.
He also appeared in the long-running BBC radio comedy series The Navy Lark.
In his later career, Phillips took on dramatic parts including a BAFTA-nominated role alongside Peter O’Toole in Venus (2006). He provided the voice of the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films.
Phillips’ death on Monday ended his eight decade long career in show business.
Tributes have been pouring in from celebrities and fans following the news of his demise.
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