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Walter Sparrow

Walter Sparrow

Acting1927Eltham, London, England, UK

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.

Acting History

1999
1998
The Woodlanders
as Old Creedle
EverAfter
as Maurice
1997
Heartbeat
TVas Tom1 eps
1995
Now and Then
as Crazy Pete
The Thin Blue Line
TVas Local Resident2 eps
1994
Anna Lee
TVas Alastair Draper
Birds of a Feather
TVas Ernie1 eps
Paris
TVas Hugo
1993
Shadowlands
as Fred Paxford
U.F.O. The Movie
as Old Codger
The Secret Garden
as Ben Weatherstaff
Peak Practice
TVas William1 eps
1992
Memento Mori
as Stall Holder
1990
One Foot in the Grave
TVas George1 eps
1989
Somewhere to Run
as Neighbour
All Creatures Great and Small
TVas Roland Strong1 eps
Only Fools and Horses
TVas Dirty Barry1 eps
Howards' Way
TVas Jimmy Wilde2 eps
The Paradise Club
TVas Barney Bailey
1988
The Accidental Tourist
as Hot Dog Vendor
The Storyteller
TVas Card Trick Beggar1 eps
1986
Casualty
TVas Archie Farrell
1981
Private Schulz
TVas Becker
1979
Shoestring
TVas Taxi Driver1 eps
1978
Rumpole of the Bailey
TVas Harry Harris1 eps
The Famous Five
TVas Weston
1977
The Kitchen
as Tramp
Street Party
as Len Moore
BBC2 Play of the Week
TVas Tramp1 eps
Jubilee 1977
TVas Len Moore
1976
The Portland Millions
as George Hollamby Druce
Victorian Scandals
TVas George Hollamby Druce
1973
Crown Court
TVas Jimmy Dobie1 eps
BBC Play of the Month
TVas 2nd Prisoner1 eps
Oh, Father!
TVas Charlie
1971
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
as Common Lodging House Proprietor
Budgie
TVas Reggie
The Onedin Line
TVas Billy Bones / George Bethell
1970
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
as Lionel's father
Ace of Wands
TVas The King
1969
Zeta One
as Stage Manager
The Champions
TVas George Whetlor1 eps
The Main Chance
TVas Site Foreman1 eps
1965
Dr Terror's House of Horrors
as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
The Pistol
as Private First Class Jones
1964
Story Parade
TVas Eddie / Train Guard

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1/22/1927
Day of Death
5/31/2000
Place of Birth
Eltham, London, England, UK