Walter Sparrow
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 22, 1927
- Died
- May 31, 2000
- Birthplace
- Eltham, London, England, UK
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
Actor
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
- Somewhere to Run
Somewhere to Run 1989
as Neighbour
The Accidental Tourist 1988
as Hot Dog Vendor
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
- Street Party
Street Party 1977
as Len Moore
The Portland Millions 1976
as George Hollamby Druce
The Roses of Eyam 1973
as William Torre
The Adventures Of Don Quixote 1973
as 2nd Prisoner
Edna: The Inebriate Woman 1971
as Common Lodging House Proprietor
The Hunting of Lionel Crane 1970
as Lionel's father
Zeta One 1969
as Stage Manager
- The Pistol
The Pistol 1965
as Private First Class Jones
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors 1965
as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
Credits from TMDB.