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Walter Sparrow

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jan 22 1927
Birthplace: Eltham, London, England, UK

Death: Wed, May 31 2000
Walter Sparrow is 73 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Prometheus
Prometheus
Walter Sparrow was 72 in Prometheus as 'Grandad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1999
Poster of Simon Magus
Simon Magus
Walter Sparrow was 72 in Simon Magus as 'Benjamin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1999
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Walter Sparrow was 71 in Treasure Island as 'Ben Gunn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of EverAfter
EverAfter
Walter Sparrow was 71 in EverAfter as 'Maurice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1998
Poster of The Woodlanders
The Woodlanders
Walter Sparrow was 71 in The Woodlanders as 'Old Creedle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1998
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Walter Sparrow was 68 in Jane Eyre
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1996
Poster of Now and Then
Now and Then
Walter Sparrow was 68 in Now and Then as 'Crazy Pete'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1995
Poster of Dirtysomething
Dirtysomething
Walter Sparrow was 67 in Dirtysomething as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1994
Poster of Shadowlands
Shadowlands
Walter Sparrow was 66 in Shadowlands as 'Fred Paxford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of U.F.O. The Movie
U.F.O. The Movie
Walter Sparrow was 66 in U.F.O. The Movie as 'Old Codger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1993
Poster of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Walter Sparrow was 66 in The Secret Garden as 'Ben Weatherstaff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Memento Mori
Memento Mori
Walter Sparrow was 65 in Memento Mori as 'Stall Holder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of Let Him Have It
Let Him Have It
Walter Sparrow was 64 in Let Him Have It as 'Nightwatchman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Walter Sparrow was 64 in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves as 'Duncan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1991
Poster of Smack and Thistle
Smack and Thistle
Walter Sparrow was 64 in Smack and Thistle as 'Waggy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1991
Poster of I Hired a Contract Killer
I Hired a Contract Killer
Walter Sparrow was 63 in I Hired a Contract Killer as 'Receptionist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of Somewhere to Run
Somewhere to Run
Walter Sparrow was 62 in Somewhere to Run as 'Neighbour'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 1989
Poster of The Accidental Tourist
The Accidental Tourist
Walter Sparrow was 61 in The Accidental Tourist as 'Hot Dog Vendor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1988
Poster of Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
Walter Sparrow was 60 in Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video as 'Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1987
Poster of Young Sherlock Holmes
Young Sherlock Holmes
Walter Sparrow was 58 in Young Sherlock Holmes as 'Ethan Engel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1985
Poster of Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
Walter Sparrow was 58 in Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil as 'Klaus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1985
Poster of Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Walter Sparrow was 57 in Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle as 'Bernie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1984
Poster of The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Walter Sparrow was 50 in The Kitchen as 'Tramp'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1977
Poster of The Portland Millions
The Portland Millions
Walter Sparrow was 49 in The Portland Millions as 'George Hollamby Druce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1976
Poster of The Adventures Of Don Quixote
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
Walter Sparrow was 45 in The Adventures Of Don Quixote as '2nd Prisoner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1973
Poster of Edna: The Inebriate Woman
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
Walter Sparrow was 44 in Edna: The Inebriate Woman as 'Common Lodging House Proprietor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1971
Poster of The Hunting of Lionel Crane
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
Walter Sparrow was 42 in The Hunting of Lionel Crane as 'Lionel's father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of Zeta One
Zeta One
Walter Sparrow was 42 in Zeta One as 'Stage Manager'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of The Pistol
The Pistol
Walter Sparrow was 38 in The Pistol as 'Private First Class Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1965
Poster of Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Walter Sparrow was 38 in Dr. Terror's House of Horrors as 'Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Walter Sparrow was 69+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line
Walter Sparrow was 68+ in The Thin Blue Line as 'Local Resident'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 13 1995
Poster of Paris (UK)
Paris (UK)
Walter Sparrow was 67+ in Paris (UK) as 'Hugo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 14 1994
Poster of Anna Lee
Anna Lee
Walter Sparrow was 67+ in Anna Lee as 'Alastair Draper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 1994
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Walter Sparrow was 66+ in Peak Practice as 'William'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Harry's Mad
Harry's Mad
Walter Sparrow was 65+ in Harry's Mad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1993
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Walter Sparrow was 65+ in Heartbeat as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Gone to the Dogs
Gone to the Dogs
Walter Sparrow was 64+ in Gone to the Dogs as 'Stretch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 1991
Poster of Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
Walter Sparrow was 62+ in Birds of a Feather as 'Ernie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club
Walter Sparrow was 62+ in The Paradise Club as 'Barney Bailey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Walter Sparrow was 61+ in The Storyteller as 'Card Trick Beggar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Walter Sparrow was 59+ in Casualty as 'Archie Farrell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Howards' Way
Howards' Way
Walter Sparrow was 58+ in Howards' Way as 'Jimmy Wilde'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Walter Sparrow was 57+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
Walter Sparrow was 54+ in Only Fools and Horses
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1981
Poster of Private Schulz
Private Schulz
Walter Sparrow was 54+ in Private Schulz as 'Becker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
Walter Sparrow was 52+ in Shoestring
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of The Famous Five
The Famous Five
Walter Sparrow was 51+ in The Famous Five as 'Weston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
Walter Sparrow was 50+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Roland Strong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Victorian Scandals
Victorian Scandals
Walter Sparrow was 49+ in Victorian Scandals as 'George Hollamby Druce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 1976
Poster of Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Walter Sparrow was 48+ in Rumpole of the Bailey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of Angels
Angels
Walter Sparrow was 48+ in Angels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Walter Sparrow was 45+ in Crown Court as 'Jimmy Dobie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of The Onedin Line
The Onedin Line
Walter Sparrow was 44+ in The Onedin Line as 'George Bethell, Billy Bones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
Walter Sparrow was 44+ in Budgie as 'Reggie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of The Main Chance
The Main Chance
Walter Sparrow was 42+ in The Main Chance as 'Site Foreman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
Walter Sparrow was 41+ in The Champions as 'George Whetlor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of King of the River
King of the River
Walter Sparrow was 39+ in King of the River
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 06 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Walter Sparrow was 38+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Man with basket'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
Walter Sparrow was 37+ in The Wednesday Play
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Walter Sparrow was 32+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959