Walter Sparrow
Known For
Acting
Born
1927-01-22 in Eltham, London, England, UK
Died
2000-05-31
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.
Most Known For
Casualty
as Archie Farrell
Heartbeat
as Tom
BBC Play of the Month
as Roberts
BBC Play of the Month
as 2nd Prisoner
Peak Practice
as William
The Bill
All Creatures Great and Small
as Roland Strong
Only Fools and Horses
as Dirty Barry
Crown Court
as Jimmy Dobie
No Hiding Place
The Wednesday Play
Screen Two
as Bill
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Harry Harris
The Champions
as George Whetlor
The Storyteller
as Card Trick Beggar
Dalziel & Pascoe
Birds of a Feather
as Ernie
BBC2 Play of the Week
as Tramp
The Onedin Line
as George Bethell
The Onedin Line
as Billy Bones