
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

Heartbeat
1992
as Tom

Crown Court
1972
as Jimmy Dobie

Peak Practice
1993
as William

BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Roberts / 2nd Prisoner

Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
as Harry Harris

The Bill
1984

Screen Two
1985
as Bill

The Champions
1968
as George Whetlor

Birds of a Feather
1989
as Ernie

The Wednesday Play
1964

All Creatures Great and Small
1978
as Roland Strong

No Hiding Place
1959

Only Fools and Horses
1981
as Dirty Barry

The Storyteller
1988
as Card Trick Beggar

Howards' Way
1985
as Jimmy Wilde

BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
as Tramp

Shoestring
1979
as Taxi Driver

Angels
1975

The Paradise Club
1989
as Barney Bailey

The Thin Blue Line
1995
as Local Resident

The Main Chance
1969
as Site Foreman

The Onedin Line
1971
as George Bethell / Billy Bones

One Foot in the Grave
1990
as George

Budgie
1971
as Reggie

Ace of Wands
1970
as The King
Story Parade
1964
as Train Guard / Eddie

The Famous Five
1978
as Weston

Ladies in Charge
1986
as Sid

Private Schulz
1981
as Becker

Victorian Scandals
1976
as George Hollamby Druce
King of the River
1966
as Binns
Jubilee 1977
1977
as Len Moore

Anna Lee
1994
as Alastair Draper

Gone to the Dogs
1991
as Sketch

Oh, Father!
1973
as Charlie
Life Begins at Forty
1978
as Barman

Paris
1994
as Hugo

Harry's Mad
1993
Movies (32)

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991
as Duncan

EverAfter
1998
as Maurice

The Secret Garden
1993
as Ben Weatherstaff

Young Sherlock Holmes
1985
as Ethan Engel

Now and Then
1995
as Crazy Pete

Jane Eyre
1996

The Accidental Tourist
1988
as Hot Dog Vendor

Shadowlands
1993
as Fred Paxford

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
1965
as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")

Treasure Island
1999
as Ben Gunn

I Hired a Contract Killer
1990
as Receptionist

Simon Magus
1999
as Benjamin

Zeta One
1969
as Stage Manager

Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
1985
as Klaus

Memento Mori
1992
as Stall Holder

Let Him Have It
1991
as Nightwatchman

The Woodlanders
1998
as Old Creedle

Dirtysomething
1994
as Bill

U.F.O. The Movie
1993
as Old Codger

The Kitchen
1977
as Tramp

Prometheus
1999
as Grandad

Edna: The Inebriate Woman
1971
as Common Lodging House Proprietor

Smack and Thistle
1991
as Waggy

The Hunting of Lionel Crane
1970
as Lionel's father

Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984
as Bernie
Somewhere to Run
1989
as Neighbour

The Adventures Of Don Quixote
1973
as 2nd Prisoner

Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
1987
as Grandfather
The Pistol
1965
as Private First Class Jones

The Portland Millions
1976
as George Hollamby Druce
Street Party
1977
as Len Moore

The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death
1988
as Card Trick Beggar
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 1959 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
- EverAfter (1998) — as Maurice
- The Secret Garden (1993) — as Ben Weatherstaff
- Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) — as Ethan Engel
- Now and Then (1995) — as Crazy Pete
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