Acting
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.
Filmography
Treasure Island
Film · 1999
Prometheus
Film · 1999
Simon Magus
Film · 1999
The Woodlanders
Film · 1998
EverAfter
Film · 1998
Jane Eyre
Film · 1996
Now and Then
Film · 1995
The Thin Blue Line
Series · 1995
Dirtysomething
Film · 1994
Paris
Series · 1994
Anna Lee
Series · 1994
Love on a Branch Line
Series · 1994
Shadowlands
Film · 1993
U.F.O. The Movie
Film · 1993
The Secret Garden
Film · 1993
Harry's Mad
Series · 1993
Peak Practice
Series · 1993
Memento Mori
Film · 1992
Heartbeat
Series · 1992
Smack and Thistle
Film · 1991
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Film · 1991
Let Him Have It
Film · 1991
Gone to the Dogs
Series · 1991
I Hired a Contract Killer
Film · 1990
One Foot in the Grave
Series · 1990
Somewhere to Run
Film · 1989
The Paradise Club
Series · 1989
Birds of a Feather
Series · 1989
The Accidental Tourist
Film · 1988
The Storyteller
Series · 1988
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
Film · 1987
Casualty
Series · 1986
Ladies in Charge
Series · 1986
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
Film · 1985
Young Sherlock Holmes
Film · 1985
Howards' Way
Series · 1985
Screen Two
Series · 1985
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Film · 1984
The Bill
Series · 1984
Only Fools and Horses
Series · 1981
Private Schulz
Series · 1981
Into the Labyrinth
Series · 1981
Shoestring
Series · 1979
The Famous Five
Series · 1978
All Creatures Great and Small
Series · 1978
Life Begins at Forty
Series · 1978
The Kitchen
Film · 1977
Street Party
Film · 1977
BBC2 Play of the Week
Series · 1977
Jubilee 1977
Series · 1977
The Portland Millions
Film · 1976
Victorian Scandals
Series · 1976
Angels
Series · 1975
Rumpole of the Bailey
Series · 1975
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
Film · 1973
The Roses of Eyam
Film · 1973
Oh, Father!
Series · 1973
Crown Court
Series · 1972
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
Film · 1971
Budgie
Series · 1971
The Onedin Line
Series · 1971
The Onedin Line
Series · 1971
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
Film · 1970
Ace of Wands
Series · 1970
Play for Today
Series · 1970
Zeta One
Film · 1969
The Main Chance
Series · 1969
The Champions
Series · 1968
King of the River
Series · 1966
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Film · 1965
The Pistol
Film · 1965
BBC Play of the Month
Series · 1965
BBC Play of the Month
Series · 1965
Story Parade
Series · 1964
Story Parade
Series · 1964
No Hiding Place
Series · 1959
ITV Play of the Week
Series · 1955