Walter Sparrow
Known for Acting · 71 credits
- Born
- 1927-01-22
- Died
- 2000-05-31
- Place of birth
- Eltham, London, England, UK
- Also known as
- والتر اسپارو
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
TV Shows (39)
Casualty
1986
as Archie Farrell
Crown Court
1972
as Jimmy Dobie
Heartbeat
1992
as Tom
BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Roberts / 2nd Prisoner
Peak Practice
1993
as William
Screen Two
1985
as Bill
The Bill
1984
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
as Tramp
No Hiding Place
1959
All Creatures Great and Small
1978
as Roland Strong
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
as Harry Harris
Howards' Way
1985
as Jimmy Wilde
The Champions
1968
as George Whetlor
Birds of a Feather
1989
as Ernie
Only Fools and Horses
1981
as Dirty Barry
Angels
1975
The Storyteller
1988
as Card Trick Beggar
ITV Play of the Week
1955
as 1st Snatch
Story Parade
1964
as Train Guard / Eddie
The Onedin Line
1971
as George Bethell / Billy Bones
The Main Chance
1969
as Site Foreman
Shoestring
1979
as Taxi Driver
The Thin Blue Line
1995
as Local Resident
The Paradise Club
1989
as Barney Bailey
Budgie
1971
as Reggie
One Foot in the Grave
1990
as George
Ace of Wands
1970
as The King
Jubilee 1977
1977
as Len Moore
Life Begins at Forty
1978
as Barman
The Famous Five
1978
as Weston
King of the River
1966
as Binns
Victorian Scandals
1976
as George Hollamby Druce
Ladies in Charge
1986
as Sid
Private Schulz
1981
as Becker
Anna Lee
1994
as Alastair Draper
Gone to the Dogs
1991
as Sketch
Oh, Father!
1973
as Charlie
Harry's Mad
1993
Paris
1994
as Hugo
Movies (32)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991
as Duncan
The Secret Garden
1993
as Ben Weatherstaff
EverAfter
1998
as Maurice
Jane Eyre
1996
Now and Then
1995
as Crazy Pete
Street Party
1977
as Len Moore
Treasure Island
1999
as Ben Gunn
Young Sherlock Holmes
1985
as Ethan Engel
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
1973
as 2nd Prisoner
The Accidental Tourist
1988
as Hot Dog Vendor
Shadowlands
1993
as Fred Paxford
Dirtysomething
1994
as Bill
Let Him Have It
1991
as Nightwatchman
Prometheus
1999
as Grandad
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
1965
as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990
as Receptionist
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
1985
as Klaus
Zeta One
1969
as Stage Manager
The Woodlanders
1998
as Old Creedle
Memento Mori
1992
as Stall Holder
The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death
1988
as Card Trick Beggar
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
1971
as Common Lodging House Proprietor
U.F.O. The Movie
1993
as Old Codger
The Portland Millions
1976
as George Hollamby Druce
Simon Magus
1999
as Benjamin
Smack and Thistle
1991
as Waggy
The Kitchen
1977
as Tramp
Somewhere to Run
1989
as Neighbour
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
1970
as Lionel's father
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
1987
as Grandfather
The Pistol
1965
as Private First Class Jones
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984
as Bernie
About Walter Sparrow
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, Jan… With 71 credits spanning from 1955 to 1999, Walter Sparrow has appeared in 32 films and 39 TV shows.
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Most Popular Walter Sparrow Movies
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) — as Duncan
- The Secret Garden (1993) — as Ben Weatherstaff
- EverAfter (1998) — as Maurice
- Jane Eyre (1996)
- Now and Then (1995) — as Crazy Pete
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