Walter Sparrow
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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
Credits
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
as Duncan
EverAfter (1998)
as Maurice
Treasure Island (1999)
as Ben Gunn
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
as Ethan Engel
Now and Then (1995)
as Crazy Pete
The Secret Garden (1993)
as Ben Weatherstaff
Street Party (1977)
as Len Moore
Dirtysomething (1994)
as Bill
Jane Eyre (1996)
Actor
I Hired a Contract Killer (1990)
as Receptionist
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965)
as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
Shadowlands (1993)
as Fred Paxford
Prometheus (1999)
as Grandad
The Accidental Tourist (1988)
as Hot Dog Vendor
Let Him Have It (1991)
as Nightwatchman
The Roses of Eyam (1973)
as William Torre
Edna: The Inebriate Woman (1971)
as Common Lodging House Proprietor
Simon Magus (1999)
as Benjamin
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985)
as Klaus
U.F.O. The Movie (1993)
as Old Codger
Zeta One (1969)
as Stage Manager
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle (1984)
as Bernie
The Hunting of Lionel Crane (1970)
as Lionel's father
The Woodlanders (1998)
as Old Creedle
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video (1987)
as Grandfather
Memento Mori (1992)
as Stall Holder
The Adventures Of Don Quixote (1973)
as 2nd Prisoner
Smack and Thistle (1991)
as Waggy
The Kitchen (1977)
as Tramp
Somewhere to Run (1989)
as Neighbour
The Portland Millions (1976)
as George Hollamby Druce
The Pistol (1965)
as Private First Class Jones