Walter Sparrow
Acting
- Born:
- 1927-01-22
- Died:
- 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
Filmography
Prometheus
Simon Magus
Treasure Island
EverAfter
The Woodlanders
Jane Eyre
The Thin Blue Line
Now and Then
Paris
Love on a Branch Line
Dirtysomething
Anna Lee
Shadowlands
U.F.O. The Movie
The Secret Garden
Peak Practice
Harry's Mad
Memento Mori
Heartbeat
Gone to the Dogs
Let Him Have It
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Smack and Thistle
I Hired a Contract Killer
One Foot in the Grave
Birds of a Feather
The Paradise Club
Somewhere to Run
The Accidental Tourist
The Storyteller
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
Casualty
Ladies in Charge
Young Sherlock Holmes
Howards' Way
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
Screen Two
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
The Bill
Only Fools and Horses
Into the Labyrinth
Private Schulz
Shoestring
The Famous Five
Life Begins at Forty
All Creatures Great and Small
The Kitchen
BBC2 Play of the Week
Street Party
Jubilee 1977
The Portland Millions
Victorian Scandals
Rumpole of the Bailey
Angels
Oh, Father!
The Roses of Eyam
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
Crown Court
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
The Onedin Line
Budgie
Play for Today
Ace of Wands
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
Zeta One
The Main Chance
The Champions
King of the River
BBC Play of the Month
The Pistol
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Story Parade
No Hiding Place
ITV Play of the Week