Walter Sparrow

Personal Info

Known ForActing
Born1927-01-22
BirthplaceEltham, London, England, UK

Walter Sparrow

Acting

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.

Filmography

Acting (32)

1999
Prometheusas Grandad
5.8
1999
Simon Magusas Benjamin
7.4
1999
Treasure Islandas Ben Gunn
5.3
1998
EverAfteras Maurice
7.5
1998
The Woodlandersas Old Creedle
5.1
6.9
1995
Now and Thenas Crazy Pete
6.9
1994
5.7
1993
Shadowlandsas Fred Paxford
6.9
1993
U.F.O. The Movieas Old Codger
6.0
1993
The Secret Gardenas Ben Weatherstaff
7.4
1992
Memento Morias Stall Holder
6.3
1991
Let Him Have Itas Nightwatchman
6.7
1991
7.0
1990
6.9
1989
Somewhere to Runas Neighbour
1988
The Accidental Touristas Hot Dog Vendor
6.3
1985
Young Sherlock Holmesas Ethan Engel
6.8
1977
The Kitchenas Tramp
1977
Street Partyas Len Moore
1976
The Portland Millionsas George Hollamby Druce
10.0
1971
Edna: The Inebriate Womanas Common Lodging House Proprietor
1970
The Hunting of Lionel Craneas Lionel's father
8.0
1969
Zeta Oneas Stage Manager
4.1
1965
The Pistolas Private First Class Jones
7.0
1965
Dr. Terror's House of Horrorsas Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
6.5