Walter Sparrow

Walter Sparrow

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.

  • The Thin Blue Line
  • Paris
  • Anna Lee
  • Harry's Mad
  • Peak Practice
  • Heartbeat
  • Gone to the Dogs
  • One Foot in the Grave
  • The Paradise Club
  • Birds of a Feather
  • The Storyteller
  • Casualty
  • Ladies in Charge
  • Howards' Way
  • Screen Two
  • The Bill
  • Only Fools and Horses
  • Private Schulz
  • Shoestring
  • The Famous Five
  • All Creatures Great and Small
  • BBC2 Play of the Week
  • Victorian Scandals
  • Angels
  • Rumpole of the Bailey
  • Oh, Father!
  • Crown Court
  • Budgie
  • The Onedin Line
  • Ace of Wands
  • Play for Today
  • The Main Chance
  • The Champions
  • BBC Play of the Month
  • No Hiding Place
  • ITV Play of the Week

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