Walter Sparrow
Acting
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.
Shows
Casualty
Heartbeat
Peak Practice
BBC Play of the Month
Crown Court
Screen Two
The Bill
All Creatures Great and Small
The Champions
Rumpole of the Bailey
Birds of a Feather
No Hiding Place
The Wednesday Play
Dalziel & Pascoe
Only Fools and Horses
Howards' Way
BBC2 Play of the Week
Budgie
Shoestring
The Storyteller
Angels
The Main Chance
The Paradise Club
The Onedin Line
One Foot in the Grave
The Thin Blue Line
Ace of Wands
Victorian Scandals
Anna Lee
The Famous Five
Private Schulz
Ladies in Charge
Gone to the Dogs
Oh, Father!
Paris
Harry's Mad