
Walter Sparrow
- Date of Birth: 1927-01-22
- Date of Death: 2000-05-31
- Place of Birth: Eltham, London, England, UK
Biography
Walter Leonard Sparrow 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 ... Walter Leonard Sparrow 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.

The Storyteller
Action & Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama • 1988 May

Only Fools and Horses
Comedy • 1981 September

All Creatures Great and Small
Comedy, Drama • 1978 January

The Main Chance
Drama • 1969 June

EverAfter
Drama, Romance, Comedy • 1998 July

The Secret Garden
Drama, Family, Fantasy • 1993 August

Simon Magus
Mystery, Drama, Fantasy • 1999 February

The Famous Five
Family, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime • 1978 July

The Thin Blue Line
Comedy, Crime • 1995 November

Rumpole of the Bailey
Drama, Comedy, Crime • 1975 December