by Leslie Phillips (Author)
Leslie Phillips's story begins with a poverty-stricken childhood in north London, made all the worse when his father died when Leslie was just ten years old. Soon after, he began his acting career, and since then he has worked with Steven Spielberg, Laurence Olivier, Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie, among many others. Best known for his comic roles in the Carry On and Doctor series, he took the decision in later life to take on more serious roles in films such as Empire of the Sun, Out of Africa and Scandal, as well as performing in plays such as The Cherry Orchard. In this, his long-awaited autobiography, he recalls some of the great characters he has worked with, and the book is packed with hilarious anecdotes. He also highlights how different he is in real life from his onscreen persona as a bounder. It is a fascinating story, brilliantly told.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 406
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 03 Oct 2006
ISBN 10: 0752868896
ISBN 13: 9780752868899
Book Overview: Appeals to a similar market to those who bought Eric Sykes's autobiography in 2005 - but his fanbase is even broader. A much-loved national treasure looks back over his seventy-year career. His 80th birthday celebrations in 2004 were marked by a huge Radio 4 special. The star of the classic Doctor and Carry On films has never written his memoirs until now.