Walter Sparrow
Born January 22, 1927 (Age: 99)
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Eltham, London, England, UK
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.
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.
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Filmography
EverAfter
1998
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as Maurice
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Age: 71
The Woodlanders
1998
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as Old Creedle
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Age: 71
Jane Eyre
1996
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as
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Age: 68
Now and Then
1995
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as Crazy Pete
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Age: 68
Shadowlands
1993
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as Fred Paxford
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Age: 66
U.F.O. The Movie
1993
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as Old Codger
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Age: 66
The Secret Garden
1993
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as Ben Weatherstaff
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Age: 66
Memento Mori
1992
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as Stall Holder
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Age: 65
Let Him Have It
1991
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as Nightwatchman
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Age: 64
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991
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as Duncan
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Age: 64
Smack and Thistle
1991
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as Waggy
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Age: 64
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990
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as Receptionist
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Age: 63
No Image
Somewhere to Run
1989
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as Neighbour
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Age: 62
The Accidental Tourist
1988
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as Hot Dog Vendor
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Age: 61
The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death
1988
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as Card Trick Beggar
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Age: 61
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
1987
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as Grandfather
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Age: 60
Young Sherlock Holmes
1985
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as Ethan Engel
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Age: 58
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
1985
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as Klaus
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Age: 58
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984
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as Bernie
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Age: 57
The Kitchen
1977
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as Tramp
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Age: 50
No Image
Street Party
1977
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as Len Moore
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Age: 50
The Portland Millions
1976
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as George Hollamby Druce
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Age: 49
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
1973
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as 2nd Prisoner
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Age: 45
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
1970
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as Lionel's father
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Age: 42
Zeta One
1969
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as Stage Manager
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Age: 42
No Image
The Pistol
1965
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as Private First Class Jones
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Age: 38
Dr Terror's House of Horrors
1965
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as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
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Age: 38