Walter Sparrow
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jan 22, 1927
- Died
- May 31, 2000 (aged 73)
- Place of birth
- Eltham, London, England, UK
- Credits
- 74
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
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991Movie
Duncan
EverAfter
1998Movie
Maurice
The Secret Garden
1993Movie
Ben Weatherstaff
Young Sherlock Holmes
1985Movie
Ethan Engel
Now and Then
1995Movie
Crazy Pete
Only Fools and Horses
1981TV
Dirty Barry
Filmography
Prometheus
1999Movie
Grandad
Simon Magus
1999Movie
Benjamin
Treasure Island
1999Movie
Ben Gunn
EverAfter
1998Movie
Maurice
The Woodlanders
1998Movie
Old Creedle
Jane Eyre
1996Movie
The Thin Blue Line
1995TV
Local Resident
Now and Then
1995Movie
Crazy Pete
Paris
1994TV
Hugo
Love on a Branch Line
1994TV
Chitty Buckthorn
Dirtysomething
1994Movie
Bill
Anna Lee
1994TV
Alastair Draper
Shadowlands
1993Movie
Fred Paxford
U.F.O. The Movie
1993Movie
Old Codger
The Secret Garden
1993Movie
Ben Weatherstaff
Peak Practice
1993TV
William
Harry's Mad
1993TV
Memento Mori
1992Movie
Stall Holder
Heartbeat
1992TV
Tom
Gone to the Dogs
1991TV
Sketch
Let Him Have It
1991Movie
Nightwatchman
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991Movie
Duncan
Smack and Thistle
1991Movie
Waggy
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990Movie
Receptionist
One Foot in the Grave
1990TV
George
Birds of a Feather
1989TV
Ernie
The Paradise Club
1989TV
Barney Bailey
Somewhere to Run
1989Movie
Neighbour
The Accidental Tourist
1988Movie
Hot Dog Vendor
The Storyteller
1988TV
Card Trick Beggar
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
1987Movie
Grandfather
Casualty
1986TV
Archie Farrell
Ladies in Charge
1986TV
Sid
Young Sherlock Holmes
1985Movie
Ethan Engel
Howards' Way
1985TV
Jimmy Wilde
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
1985Movie
Klaus
Screen Two
1985TV
Bill
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984Movie
Bernie
The Bill
1984TV
Only Fools and Horses
1981TV
Dirty Barry
Into the Labyrinth
1981TV
Israel Hands
Private Schulz
1981TV
Becker
Shoestring
1979TV
Taxi Driver
The Famous Five
1978TV
Weston
Life Begins at Forty
1978TV
Barman
All Creatures Great and Small
1978TV
Roland Strong
The Kitchen
1977Movie
Tramp
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977TV
Tramp
Street Party
1977Movie
Len Moore
Jubilee 1977
1977TV
Len Moore
The Portland Millions
1976Movie
George Hollamby Druce
Victorian Scandals
1976TV
George Hollamby Druce
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975TV
Harry Harris
Angels
1975TV
Oh, Father!
1973TV
Charlie
The Roses of Eyam
1973Movie
William Torre
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
1973Movie
2nd Prisoner
Crown Court
1972TV
Jimmy Dobie
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
1971Movie
Common Lodging House Proprietor
The Onedin Line
1971TV
George Bethell, Billy Bones
Budgie
1971TV
Reggie
Play for Today
1970TV
Common Lodging House Proprietor
Ace of Wands
1970TV
The King
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
1970Movie
Lionel's father
Zeta One
1969Movie
Stage Manager
The Main Chance
1969TV
Site Foreman
The Champions
1968TV
George Whetlor
King of the River
1966TV
Binns
BBC Play of the Month
1965TV
Roberts, 2nd Prisoner
The Pistol
1965Movie
Private First Class Jones
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
1965Movie
Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
Story Parade
1964TV
Train Guard, Eddie
No Hiding Place
1959TV
ITV Play of the Week
1955TV
1st Snatch