Leslie Phillips lived here

This is where Carry On comedy legend Leslie Phillips lived.
Location: Middleton Avenue, Chingford
Description: British comedy acting legend Leslie Phillips grew up here. The Phillips family paid 325 for the house here in Middleton Avenue in 1931 from their previous locale in Tottenham Hale.
Mr Phillips remembers doodlebug bombs falling on Chingford during the Second World War.
His brother, Fred, joined the Army to fight.
Mr Phillips' voice is known by millions as the Sorting Hat, which told the pupils of Hogwarts their various houses, in two of the Harry Potter films and also appeared in three Carry On films.
His catchphrase as a young actor was Ding, Dong, said is a slow sexy voice, and he rarely appears on a show even today without being asked to repeat it.
Tours: Harry Potter Tour of London
Themes: Comedy

This is where Carry On comedy legend Leslie Phillips lived. |
Ranking This Month: 1180/3074
Pages Hit This Month: 36
Your Comments:
Other places nearby:
Home to Harry & Spike», 10.km
Graham's King Willy Days», 7.8km
Holy Grail on Hampstead Heath», 7.0km
Home to a Great Magician», 9.5km
Did Chaplin get the bug Here», 9.1km
Patricia Hayes lived here», 13.km
Tommy Handley lived Here», 9.8km
Charles Hawtrey lived here», 18.km
Willie Rushton was born here», 11.km
Monty Python's Flying Circus», 8.4km
Location Pinpointed:
Open Street Maps», Google Maps»