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.
Acting
- 1995The Thin Blue LineLocal Resident2 ep.
- 1994ParisHugo6 ep.
- 1994Love on a Branch LineChitty Buckthorn2 ep.
- 1994Anna LeeAlastair Draper1 ep.
- 1993Harry's Mad1 ep.
- 1991Gone to the DogsSketch3 ep.
- 1990One Foot in the GraveGeorge1 ep.
- 1989The Paradise ClubBarney Bailey1 ep.
- 1988The StorytellerCard Trick Beggar1 ep.
- 1986Ladies in ChargeSid1 ep.
- 1985Howards' WayJimmy Wilde2 ep.
- 1981Only Fools and HorsesDirty Barry1 ep.
- 1981Into the LabyrinthIsrael Hands1 ep.
- 1981Private SchulzBecker4 ep.
- 1979ShoestringTaxi Driver1 ep.
- 1978Life Begins at FortyBarman1 ep.
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekTramp1 ep.
- 1977Jubilee 1977Len Moore1 ep.
- 1976Victorian ScandalsGeorge Hollamby Druce1 ep.
- 1975Angels1 ep.
- 1973Oh, Father!Charlie1 ep.
- 1971The Onedin LineBilly Bones2 ep.
- 1971BudgieReggie1 ep.
- 1970Ace of WandsThe King3 ep.
- 1969The Main ChanceSite Foreman1 ep.
- 1968The ChampionsGeorge Whetlor1 ep.
- 1966King of the RiverBinns1 ep.
- 1965BBC Play of the Month2nd Prisoner2 ep.
- 1964Story ParadeTrain Guard2 ep.
- 1959No Hiding Place3 ep.
- 1955ITV Play of the Week1st Snatch1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2000Peak PracticeWilliam1 ep.
- 1997HeartbeatTom1 ep.
- 1995The Thin Blue LineLocal Resident2 ep.
- 1996Harry's Mad1 ep.
- 1994CasualtyArchie Farrell1 ep.
- 1994Birds of a FeatherErnie1 ep.
- 1994Love on a Branch LineChitty Buckthorn2 ep.
- 1994Screen TwoBill1 ep.
- 1994Anna LeeAlastair Draper1 ep.
- 1991Gone to the DogsSketch3 ep.
- 1988The Bill2 ep.
- 1990One Foot in the GraveGeorge1 ep.
- 1989The Paradise ClubBarney Bailey1 ep.
- 1989All Creatures Great and SmallRoland Strong1 ep.
- 1989Howards' WayJimmy Wilde2 ep.
- 1989Only Fools and HorsesDirty Barry1 ep.
- 1988The StorytellerCard Trick Beggar1 ep.
- 1986Ladies in ChargeSid1 ep.
- 1982Into the LabyrinthIsrael Hands1 ep.
- 1981Private SchulzBecker4 ep.
- 1979Angels1 ep.
- 1979ShoestringTaxi Driver1 ep.
- 1978Life Begins at FortyBarman1 ep.
- 1978Rumpole of the BaileyHarry Harris1 ep.
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekTramp1 ep.
- 1977Jubilee 1977Len Moore1 ep.
- 1976Victorian ScandalsGeorge Hollamby Druce1 ep.
- 1973Crown CourtJimmy Dobie1 ep.
- 1973Oh, Father!Charlie1 ep.
- 1966BBC Play of the Month2nd Prisoner, Roberts2 ep.
- 1971The Onedin LineBilly Bones, George Bethell2 ep.
- 1971Play for TodayCommon Lodging House Proprietor1 ep.
- 1971Ace of WandsThe King3 ep.
- 1971BudgieReggie1 ep.
- 1969The Main ChanceSite Foreman1 ep.
- 1969The ChampionsGeorge Whetlor1 ep.
- 1966King of the RiverBinns1 ep.
- 1966ITV Play of the Week1st Snatch1 ep.
- 1963No Hiding Place3 ep.
- 1964Story ParadeEddie, Train Guard2 ep.
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