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Walter Sparrow
AKA: والتر اسپارو
Acting
Born: 1927
Eltham, London, England, UK
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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.
Known For
Peak Practice
William
1993 · GB
Birds of a Feather
Ernie
1989 · GB
The Storyteller
Card Trick Beggar
1988 · GB
Casualty
Archie Farrell
1986 · GB
Howards' Way
Jimmy Wilde
1985 · GB
The Bill
Role
1984 · GB
Only Fools and Horses
Dirty Barry
1981 · GB
All Creatures Great and Small
Roland Strong
1978 · GB
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Practice | 1993 | William |
| Birds of a Feather | 1989 | Ernie |
| The Storyteller | 1988 | Card Trick Beggar |
| Casualty | 1986 | Archie Farrell |
| Howards' Way | 1985 | Jimmy Wilde |
| The Bill | 1984 | Contributor |
| Only Fools and Horses | 1981 | Dirty Barry |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978 | Roland Strong |
| BBC2 Play of the Week | 1977 | Tramp |
| Rumpole of the Bailey | 1975 | Harry Harris |
| Angels | 1975 | Contributor |
| Crown Court | 1972 | Jimmy Dobie |
| Ace of Wands | 1970 | The King |
| The Champions | 1968 | George Whetlor |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965 | 2nd Prisoner |
| Story Parade | 1964 | Train Guard |
| No Hiding Place | 1959 | Contributor |
| ITV Play of the Week | 1955 | 1st Snatch |