
Walter Sparrow
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.
TV Shows(30)

The Thin Blue Line
Local Resident

Paris
Hugo

Anna Lee
Alastair Draper

Harry's Mad

Peak Practice
William

Heartbeat
Tom

Gone to the Dogs
Sketch

One Foot in the Grave
George

The Paradise Club
Barney Bailey

Birds of a Feather
Ernie

The Storyteller
Card Trick Beggar

Casualty
Archie Farrell

Ladies in Charge
Sid

Howards' Way
Jimmy Wilde

Screen Two
Bill

The Bill

Only Fools and Horses
Dirty Barry

Private Schulz
Becker

Shoestring
Taxi Driver

The Famous Five
Weston