Walter Sparrow
Known for: Acting
Born: January 21, 1927 in Eltham, London, England, UK - Died: May 30, 2000
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
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Somewhere to Run
Neighbour
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
Klaus
Now and Then
Crazy Pete
Dr Terror's House of Horrors
Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
Lionel's father
The Pistol
Private First Class Jones
The Woodlanders
Old Creedle
Treasure Island
Ben Gunn
Shadowlands
Fred Paxford
Smack and Thistle
Waggy
Zeta One
Stage Manager
U.F.O. The Movie
Old Codger
Dirtysomething
Bill
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Bernie
The Kitchen
Tramp
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
Common Lodging House Proprietor
The Secret Garden
Ben Weatherstaff
Jane Eyre
I Hired a Contract Killer
Receptionist
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Duncan
EverAfter
Maurice
Prometheus
Grandad
The Accidental Tourist
Hot Dog Vendor
Let Him Have It
Nightwatchman