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.
Known For
67 titles
Budgie
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
One Foot in the Grave
The Thin Blue Line
The Paradise Club
Ace of Wands
EverAfter
Victorian Scandals
The Secret Garden
Anna Lee
The Famous Five
Now and Then
Private Schulz
Young Sherlock Holmes
The Accidental Tourist
Ladies in Charge
Shadowlands
Gone to the Dogs
Jane Eyre
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Oh, Father!
Treasure Island
Paris
Simon Magus
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