Actor Leslie Phillips with his CBE, which was given to him by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 2008. (Fiona Hanson / Associated Press) Leslie Phillips, the prolific British actor ...

LONDON (AP) - Leslie Phillips, the British actor best known for his roles in the bawdy 'œCarry On'ť comedies and as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the 'œHarry Potter'ť movies, has died. He was 98.

Phillips was best known for his role in the "Carry On" movie franchise but his voice gave life to the Sorting Hat, which designated Hogwarts students into the various houses, CNN reported. Phillips ...

LONDON, UK — Leslie Phillips, the British actor best known for his roles in the bawdy “Carry On” comedies and as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died. He was 98. His ...

Phillips attends the UK film premiere of "The Expendables" on Aug. 9, 2010 in London. (Photo: Stuart C. Wilson via Getty Images) LONDON (AP) — Leslie Phillips, the British actor best known for his ...

Leslie Phillips, the British actor best known for his roles in the bawdy “Carry On” comedies and as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died. He was 98. His agent, Jonathan ...