
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.
29
Films
38
TV Shows
Known For
67 Credits
Casualty
as Archie Farrell
1986

Heartbeat
as Tom
1992

Crown Court
as Jimmy Dobie
1972

The Bill
1984

All Creatures Great and Small
as Roland Strong
1978

BBC Play of the Month
as Roberts
1965

BBC Play of the Month
as 2nd Prisoner
1965

Peak Practice
as William
1993

Only Fools and Horses
as Dirty Barry
1981

Screen Two
as Bill
1985

No Hiding Place
1959

The Wednesday Play
1964