Walter Sparrow
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Somewhere to Run
as Neighbour
1989
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
as Klaus
1985
Now and Then
as Crazy Pete
1995
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
1965
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
as Lionel's father
1970
The Pistol
as Private First Class Jones
1965
The Woodlanders
as Old Creedle
1998
Treasure Island
as Ben Gunn
1999
Shadowlands
as Fred Paxford
1993
Smack and Thistle
as Waggy
1991
Zeta One
as Stage Manager
1969
U.F.O. The Movie
as Old Codger
1993
Dirtysomething
as Bill
1994
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
as Bernie
1984
The Kitchen
as Tramp
1977
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
as Common Lodging House Proprietor
1971
The Secret Garden
as Ben Weatherstaff
1993
Jane Eyre
1996
I Hired a Contract Killer
as Receptionist
1990
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
as Duncan
1991
