Leslie Phillips - The Autobiography: Hello

Leslie Phillips - The Autobiography: Hello

by Leslie Phillips (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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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.

Media Reviews
'A treasure trove of anecdotes' WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY 'A great tale told by a truly brilliant star' YOURS 'A lively book full of amusing anecdotes and insights into the life of a zestfully amibitious actor THE SPECTATOR
Author Bio
Leslie Phillips was born in Tottenham in 1924. He began his theatrical career before the war and has appeared in more than 110 films. He was awarded the OBE, and in 2003 presented the British Comedy Awards with Jordan, showing once again how timelessly popular he is.