Veteran actor, known for his catchphrases such as 'ding dong', spent 80 years in the spotlight ' Peter Bradshaw on Leslie Phillips: master of raffish comedy and immortal catchphrases Leslie Phillips, known for both his small- and big-screen work, has died at the age of 98, his agent has confirmed. The actor rose to prominence in the 50s and enjoyed success in the Carry On and Harry Potter franchises, as well as work …