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Walter Sparrow

Jan 22, 1927 - May 31, 2000 (73 years old) in 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.

Known For

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Crown Court
Jimmy Dobie
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No Hiding Place
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BBC Play of the Month
Man with basket
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The Bill
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Peak Practice
William
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Heartbeat
Tom
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All Creatures Great and Small
Roland Strong
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The Wednesday Play
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Birds of a Feather
Ernie
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Casualty
Archie Farrell

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