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.
Acted in 71
1990s
- 1999
Prometheus
Grandad
Simon Magus
Benjamin
- 1998
The Woodlanders
Old Creedle
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
Paris
Hugo · 6 episodes
Love on a Branch Line
Chitty Buckthorn · 2 episodes
Dirtysomething
Bill
Anna Lee
Alastair Draper · 1 episode
- 1993
Shadowlands
Fred Paxford
U.F.O. The Movie
Old Codger
Harry's Mad
TV
- 1992
Memento Mori
Stall Holder
- 1991
Gone to the Dogs
Sketch · 3 episodes
Smack and Thistle
Waggy
- 1990
I Hired a Contract Killer
Receptionist
Chancer
Rashers · 1 episode
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
Grandfather
- 1986
Ladies in Charge
Sid · 1 episode
- 1985
- 1984
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Bernie
- 1981
Into the Labyrinth
Israel Hands · 1 episode
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Life Begins at Forty
Barman · 1 episode
- 1977
The Kitchen
Tramp
- 1976
The Portland Millions
George Hollamby Druce
Victorian Scandals
George Hollamby Druce · 1 episode
- 1975
- 1973
Oh, Father!
Charlie · 1 episode
The Roses of Eyam
William Torre
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
2nd Prisoner
- 1972
- 1971
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
Common Lodging House Proprietor
- 1970
Ace of Wands
The King · 3 episodes
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
Lionel's father
1960s
- 1969
Zeta One
Stage Manager
- 1968
- 1965
