1927-01-22 Eltham, London, England, UK
Walter Leonard Sparrow 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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Simon Magus | Benjamin | 1999-02-17 |
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Treasure Island | Ben Gunn | 1999-01-01 |
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Prometheus | Grandad | 1999-04-16 |
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The Woodlanders | Old Creedle | 1998-02-06 |
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EverAfter | Maurice | 1998-07-31 |
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Now and Then | Crazy Pete | 1995-10-20 |
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Dirtysomething | Bill | 1994-04-06 |
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The Secret Garden | Ben Weatherstaff | 1993-08-13 |
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Shadowlands | Fred Paxford | 1993-12-25 |
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U.F.O. The Movie | Old Codger | 1993-12-10 |
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Memento Mori | Stall Holder | 1992-04-19 |
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Smack and Thistle | Waggy | 1991-04-20 |
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Let Him Have It | Nightwatchman | 1991-10-04 |
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Duncan | 1991-06-14 |
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I Hired a Contract Killer | Receptionist | 1990-10-12 |
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Somewhere to Run | Neighbour | 1989-07-11 |
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The Accidental Tourist | Hot Dog Vendor | 1988-12-23 |
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Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video | Grandfather | 1987-12-23 |
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Young Sherlock Holmes | Ethan Engel | 1985-12-04 |
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Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil | Klaus | 1985-02-17 |
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Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle | Bernie | 1984-12-31 |
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The Kitchen | Tramp | 1977-11-02 |
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Edna: The Inebriate Woman | Common Lodging House Proprietor | 1971-10-21 |
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The Hunting of Lionel Crane | Lionel's father | 1970-01-21 |
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Zeta One | Stage Manager | 1969-12-01 |
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The Pistol | Private First Class Jones | 1965-06-16 |
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Dr. Terror's House of Horrors | Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand") | 1965-02-23 |
