Walter Sparrow
Acting
Born January 22, 1927 · 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 a…
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Casualty
Heartbeat
Peak Practice
Crown Court
BBC Play of the Month
Screen Two
ITV Play of the Week
The Bill
BBC2 Play of the Week
No Hiding Place
Rumpole of the Bailey
All Creatures Great and Small
Birds of a Feather
Angels
The Champions
Howards' Way
Only Fools and Horses
The Storyteller
The Onedin Line
The Main Chance
Story Parade
Shoestring
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Jane Eyre
One Foot in the Grave
Ace of Wands
The Paradise Club
Budgie
The Thin Blue Line
EverAfter
King of the River
Jubilee 1977
The Secret Garden
Life Begins at Forty
The Famous Five
Victorian Scandals
Young Sherlock Holmes
Now and Then
Oh, Father!