Walter Sparrow
Actor
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
EverAfter
as Maurice 1998
The Secret Garden
as Ben Weatherstaff 1993
Young Sherlock Holmes
as Ethan Engel 1985
Now and Then
as Crazy Pete 1995
Shadowlands
as Fred Paxford 1993
The Accidental Tourist
as Hot Dog Vendor 1988
Jane Eyre
1996
I Hired a Contract Killer
as Receptionist 1990
Dr Terror's House of Horrors
as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand") 1965
Let Him Have It
as Nightwatchman 1991
Zeta One
as Stage Manager 1969
The Woodlanders
as Old Creedle 1998
Treasure Island
as Ben Gunn 1999
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
as Klaus 1985
Simon Magus
as Benjamin 1999
U.F.O. The Movie
as Old Codger 1993