Walter Sparrow
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1927-01-22 – 2000-05-31
Place of birth: Eltham, London, England, UK
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
Somewhere to Run
1989Neighbour
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
1985Klaus
Now and Then
1995Crazy Pete
Dr Terror's House of Horrors
1965Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
1970Lionel's fatherThe Pistol
1965Private First Class Jones
The Woodlanders
1998Old Creedle
Treasure Island
1999Ben Gunn
Shadowlands
1993Fred Paxford
Smack and Thistle
1991Waggy
Zeta One
1969Stage Manager
U.F.O. The Movie
1993Old Codger
Dirtysomething
1994Bill
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984Bernie
The Kitchen
1977Tramp
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
1971Common Lodging House Proprietor
The Secret Garden
1993Ben Weatherstaff
Jane Eyre
1996
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990Receptionist