Walter Sparrow
Born
January 22, 1927
Died
May 31, 2000 (73 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Eltham, London, England, UK
Walter Leonard Sparrow was an English film and television actor best known for his appearance as Duncan in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves starring Kevin Costner. He began his career as a stand up comedian before turning to drama and performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He made his movie debut in 1965's Dr.Terror's House of Horrors. As well as Robin Hood, Sparrow appeared in more than 30 films, including I Hired A Contract Killer, The Accidental Tourist, The Secret Garden, Now & Then, Jane Eyre, Ever After and Treasure Island. He also appeared in over 50 television guest spots on both American and British TV. One of his more notable guest appearances was in the 1989 episode Danger UXD of the sitcom Only Fools and Horses, which had 16.1 million viewers, as porn shop owner Dirty Barry.
Known For
Prometheus
Grandad
1999
Simon Magus
Benjamin
1999
Treasure Island
Ben Gunn
1999
EverAfter
Maurice
1998
The Woodlanders
Old Creedle
1998
Dalziel & Pascoe
(1 episode)
1996
Jane Eyre
1996
The Thin Blue Line
Local Resident · (2 episodes)
1995
Now and Then
Crazy Pete
1995
Paris
Hugo · (6 episodes)
1994
Dirtysomething
Bill
1994
Anna Lee
Alastair Draper · (1 episode)
1994
Shadowlands
Fred Paxford
1993
U.F.O. The Movie
Old Codger
1993
The Secret Garden
Ben Weatherstaff
1993
Peak Practice
William · (1 episode)
1993
Harry's Mad
(1 episode)
1993
Memento Mori
Stall Holder
1992
Heartbeat
Tom · (1 episode)
1992
Gone to the Dogs
Stretch · (6 episodes)
1991
Let Him Have It
Nightwatchman
1991
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Duncan
1991
Smack and Thistle
Waggy
1991
I Hired a Contract Killer
Receptionist
1990
One Foot in the Grave
George · (1 episode)
1990
Birds of a Feather
Ernie · (1 episode)
1989
The Paradise Club
Barney Bailey · (1 episode)
1989
Somewhere to Run
Neighbour
1989
The Accidental Tourist
Hot Dog Vendor
1988
The Storyteller
Card Trick Beggar · (1 episode)
1988
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
Grandfather
1987
Casualty
Archie Farrell · (1 episode)
1986
Young Sherlock Holmes
Ethan Engel
1985
Howards' Way
Jimmy Wilde · (2 episodes)
1985
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
Klaus
1985
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Bernie
1984
The Bill
(2 episodes)
1984
Only Fools and Horses
(1 episode)
1981
Private Schulz
Becker · (4 episodes)
1981
Shoestring
(1 episode)
1979
The Famous Five
Weston · (1 episode)
1978
All Creatures Great and Small
Roland Strong · (1 episode)
1978
The Kitchen
Tramp
1977
BBC2 Play of the Week
Tramp · (1 episode)
1977
The Portland Millions
George Hollamby Druce
1976
Victorian Scandals
George Hollamby Druce · (1 episode)
1976
Rumpole of the Bailey
(1 episode)
1975
Angels
(1 episode)
1975
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
2nd Prisoner
1973
Crown Court
Jimmy Dobie · (1 episode)
1972
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
Common Lodging House Proprietor
1971
The Onedin Line
George Bethell · (1 episode)
1971
The Onedin Line
Billy Bones · (1 episode)
1971
Budgie
Reggie · (1 episode)
1971
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
Lionel's father
1970
Zeta One
Stage Manager
1969
The Main Chance
Site Foreman · (1 episode)
1969
The Champions
George Whetlor · (1 episode)
1968
King of the River
Binns · (1 episode)
1966
BBC Play of the Month
Roberts · (1 episode)
1965
BBC Play of the Month
2nd Prisoner · (1 episode)
1965
The Pistol
Private First Class Jones
1965
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
1965
The Wednesday Play
(1 episode)
1964
No Hiding Place
(3 episodes)
1959