Walter Sparrow

Biography

Walter Leonard Sparrow (January 22, 1927 – May 31, 2000) 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

Casualty

Heartbeat

Peak Practice

Crown Court

Rumpole of the Bailey

The Bill

BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

All Movies (32)

• Prometheus1999 · as Grandad
• Simon Magus1999 · as Benjamin
• Treasure Island1999 · as Ben Gunn
• EverAfter1998 · as Maurice
• The Woodlanders1998 · as Old Creedle
• Jane Eyre1996
• Now and Then1995 · as Crazy Pete
• Dirtysomething1994 · as Bill
• Shadowlands1993 · as Fred Paxford
• U.F.O. The Movie1993 · as Old Codger
• The Secret Garden1993 · as Ben Weatherstaff
• Memento Mori1992 · as Stall Holder
• Let Him Have It1991 · as Nightwatchman
• Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves1991 · as Duncan
• Smack and Thistle1991 · as Waggy
• I Hired a Contract Killer1990 · as Receptionist
• Somewhere to Run1989 · as Neighbour
• The Accidental Tourist1988 · as Hot Dog Vendor
• The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death1988 · as Card Trick Beggar
• Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video1987 · as Grandfather
• Young Sherlock Holmes1985 · as Ethan Engel
• Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil1985 · as Klaus
• Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle1984 · as Bernie
• The Kitchen1977 · as Tramp
• Street Party1977 · as Len Moore
• The Portland Millions1976 · as George Hollamby Druce
• The Adventures Of Don Quixote1973 · as 2nd Prisoner
• Edna: The Inebriate Woman1971 · as Common Lodging House Proprietor
• The Hunting of Lionel Crane1970 · as Lionel's father
• Zeta One1969 · as Stage Manager
• The Pistol1965 · as Private First Class Jones
• Dr. Terror's House of Horrors1965 · as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")

All TV Shows (42)

• The Thin Blue Line1995 · as Local Resident
• Paris1994 · as Hugo
• Anna Lee1994 · as Alastair Draper
• Peak Practice1993 · as William
• Harry's Mad1993
• Heartbeat1992 · as Tom
• Gone to the Dogs1991 · as Sketch
• One Foot in the Grave1990 · as George
• Birds of a Feather1989 · as Ernie
• The Paradise Club1989 · as Barney Bailey
• The Storyteller1988 · as Card Trick Beggar
• Casualty1986 · as Archie Farrell
• Ladies in Charge1986 · as Sid
• Howards' Way1985 · as Jimmy Wilde
• Screen Two1985 · as Bill
• The Bill1984
• Only Fools and Horses1981 · as Dirty Barry
• Private Schulz1981 · as Becker
• Shoestring1979 · as Taxi Driver
• The Famous Five1978 · as Weston
• Life Begins at Forty1978 · as Barman
• All Creatures Great and Small1978 · as Roland Strong
• BBC2 Play of the Week1977 · as Tramp
• Jubilee 19771977 · as Len Moore
• Victorian Scandals1976 · as George Hollamby Druce
• Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · as Harry Harris
• Angels1975
• Oh, Father!1973 · as Charlie
• Crown Court1972 · as Jimmy Dobie
• The Onedin Line1971 · as George Bethell
• The Onedin Line1971 · as Billy Bones
• Budgie1971 · as Reggie
• Ace of Wands1970 · as The King
• The Main Chance1969 · as Site Foreman
• The Champions1968 · as George Whetlor
• King of the River1966 · as Binns
• BBC Play of the Month1965 · as Roberts
• BBC Play of the Month1965 · as 2nd Prisoner
• Story Parade1964 · as Train Guard
• Story Parade1964 · as Eddie
• No Hiding Place1959
• ITV Play of the Week1955 · as 1st Snatch