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.
Filmography
Prometheus
1999
as Grandad
Simon Magus
1999
as Benjamin
Treasure Island
1999
as Ben Gunn
EverAfter
1998
as Maurice
The Woodlanders
1998
as Old Creedle
Jane Eyre
1996
Now and Then
1995
as Crazy Pete
Dirtysomething
1994
as Bill
Shadowlands
1993
as Fred Paxford
U.F.O. The Movie
1993
as Old Codger
The Secret Garden
1993
as Ben Weatherstaff
Memento Mori
1992
as Stall Holder
Let Him Have It
1991
as Nightwatchman
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991
as Duncan
Smack and Thistle
1991
as Waggy
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990
as Receptionist
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Somewhere to Run
1989
as Neighbour
The Accidental Tourist
1988
as Hot Dog Vendor
The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death
1988
as Card Trick Beggar
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
1987
as Grandfather
Young Sherlock Holmes
1985
as Ethan Engel
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
1985
as Klaus
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984
as Bernie
The Kitchen
1977
as Tramp