WALTER SPARROW

Walter Sparrow
Walter Sparrow
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 22, 1927
Deathday: May 31, 2000
Place of Birth: 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.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

Benjamin
Grandad
Ben Gunn
1998·
EverAfter
Maurice
Old Creedle
1996·
Jane Eyre
Local Resident
Crazy Pete
1994·
Anna Lee
Alastair Draper
1994·
Paris
Hugo
Bill
William
Ben Weatherstaff
Old Codger
Fred Paxford
1992·
Heartbeat
Tom
Stall Holder
Sketch
Nightwatchman
Receptionist
Barney Bailey
Neighbour
Card Trick Beggar
Hot Dog Vendor
1986·
Casualty
Archie Farrell
Jimmy Wilde
Ethan Engel
1984·
The Bill
Becker
Dirty Barry
Weston
Len Moore
Tramp
George Hollamby Druce
George Hollamby Druce
Harry Harris
1975·
Angels
Charlie
Jimmy Dobie
Billy Bones, George Bethell
1971·
Budgie
Reggie
Common Lodging House Proprietor
The King
Lionel's father
Site Foreman
1969·
Zeta One
Stage Manager
George Whetlor
2nd Prisoner, Roberts
Private First Class Jones
Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
Eddie, Train Guard