Walter Sparrow

Walter Sparrow

Deceased · Born: Jan 22, 1927 · Died: May 31, 2000

Personal Details

Born Jan 22, 1927 Eltham, London, England, UK

Biography

Walter Leonard Sparrow 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.

Career

2000
Peak Practice
Peak Practice as William
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1998
The Woodlanders
The Woodlanders as Old Creedle
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1995
Now and Then
Now and Then as Crazy Pete
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1994
Screen Two
Screen Two as Bill
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1993
The Magician
The Magician as Leonard Cox
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The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden as Ben Weatherstaff
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1991
Let Him Have It
Let Him Have It as Nightwatchman
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Gone to the Dogs
Gone to the Dogs as Stretch
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1989
Only Fools and Horses
All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small as Roland Strong
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1987
Alas Smith & Jones
Alas Smith & Jones as Grandfather
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1981
Private Schulz
Private Schulz as Becker
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1971
Play for Today
Play for Today as Common Lodging House Proprietor
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The Onedin Line
The Onedin Line as George Bethell
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1968
The Champions
The Champions as George Whetlor
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