Walter Sparrow
Acting
1927-01-22 · Eltham, London, England, UK
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.
moviePrometheus
as Grandad · 1999 · 5.8
movieSimon Magus
as Benjamin · 1999 · 7.4
movieTreasure Island
as Ben Gunn · 1999 · 5.3
movieEverAfter
as Maurice · 1998 · 7.5
movieThe Woodlanders
as Old Creedle · 1998 · 5.0
movieJane Eyre
as · 1996 · 6.9
tvThe Thin Blue Line
as Local Resident · 1995 · 7.2
movieNow and Then
as Crazy Pete · 1995 · 6.9
tvParis
as Hugo · 1994 · 0.0
movieDirtysomething
as Bill · 1994 · 5.7
tvAnna Lee
as Alastair Draper · 1994 · 6.9
movieShadowlands
as Fred Paxford · 1993 · 6.9
movieU.F.O. The Movie
as Old Codger · 1993 · 6.0
movieThe Secret Garden
as Ben Weatherstaff · 1993 · 7.4
tvPeak Practice
as William · 1993 · 6.5
tvHarry's Mad
as · 1993 · 6.3
movieMemento Mori
as Stall Holder · 1992 · 6.3
tvHeartbeat
as Tom · 1992 · 7.2
tvGone to the Dogs
as Sketch · 1991 · 6.3
movieLet Him Have It
as Nightwatchman · 1991 · 6.7
movieRobin Hood: Prince of Thieves
as Duncan · 1991 · 6.9
movieSmack and Thistle
as Waggy · 1991 · 7.0
movieI Hired a Contract Killer
as Receptionist · 1990 · 6.8
tvOne Foot in the Grave
as George · 1990 · 7.7