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Walter Sparrow

Actor | * 01/22/1927 († 73, 05/31/2000) | Eltham, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
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Walter Leonard Sparrow (22 January 1927 – 31 May 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. Born in Eltham, London in 1927, Sparrow began his career as a stand-up comic before moving to acting with a period with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His first film role was in 1964, in Dr. Terror's House of Horrors, with Christopher Lee. Subsequent films, interspersed between countless TV appearances, included the 1969 sex fantasy Zeta One, Young Sherlock Holmes, and the acclaimed 1988 film The Accidental Tourist starring William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis. His career enjoyed a resurgence in the 1990s, with Sparrow playing key roles in the 1991 film ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

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Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical sum ...

Now and Then

PG-13

1995 | 3.5/5 | 1h 40min
Comedy, Drama, Romance / Love
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When the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham murders Robin's father, the legendary archer vows vengeance. To accomplish his mission, Robin joins forces with a band of exiled villagers (and comely Maid Mar ...

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

PG-13

1991 | 3.4/5 | 2h 23min
Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance / Love
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A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his ...

The Secret Garden

G

1993 | 3.7/5 | 1h 42min
Drama, Kids & Family, Fantasy
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A “modern” young woman of the 16th century, Danielle is as independent and wise as she is beautiful and kind. Against remarkable odds, she stands up to her scheming stepmother and works miracles o ...

EverAfter

PG-13

1998 | 3.7/5 | 2h 1min
Drama, Romance / Love, Comedy
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Movies with Walter Sparrow as Actor(19)

as Grandad1999 Prometheus
as Benjamin1999 Simon Magus
as Maurice1998 EverAfter
as Old Creedle1998 The Woodlanders
as Crazy Pete1995 Now and Then
as Bill1994 Dirtysomething
as Fred Paxford1993 Shadowlands
as Ben Weatherstaff1993 The Secret Garden
as Stall Holder1992 Memento Mori
as Duncan1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
as Nightwatchman1991 Let Him Have It
as Receptionist1990 I Hired a Contract Killer
as Hot Dog Vendor1988 The Accidental Tourist
as Grandfather1987 Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
as Ethan Engel1985 Young Sherlock Holmes
as Klaus1985 Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil
as Common Lodging House Proprietor1971 Edna: The Inebriate Woman
as Stage Manager1969 Zeta One
as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")1965 Dr. Terror's House of Horrors

TV Shows/Series with Walter Sparrow as Actor(30)

1996 Dalziel & Pascoe
1995 The Thin Blue Line
1994 Anna Lee
as William1993 Peak Practice
1993 Harry's Mad
as Tom1992 Heartbeat
as Stretch1991 Gone to the Dogs
as Barney Bailey1989 The Paradise Club
as Ernie1989 Birds of a Feather
1988 The Storyteller
as Archie Farrell1986 Casualty
as Jimmy Wilde1985 Howards' Way
1984 The Bill
1981 Only Fools and Horses
as Becker1981 Private Schulz
1979 Shoestring
as Weston1978 The Famous Five
as Roland Strong1978 All Creatures Great and Small
1975 Angels
1975 Rumpole of the Bailey
1972 Crown Court
as George Bethell1971 The Onedin Line
as Billy Bones1971 The Onedin Line
1971 Budgie
as Site Foreman1969 The Main Chance
as George Whetlor1968 The Champions
1966 King of the River
as Man with basket1965 Play of the Month
1964 The Wednesday Play
1959 No Hiding Place

Full Name: Walter Sparrow
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Saturday, 01/22 1927 (January) in Eltham, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Wednesday, 05/31 2000 (May) in England (aged: 73)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: English (EN)
Walter Sparrow frequently works together with these people:
Geoffrey Bayldon (17x, Actor)
Tony Caunter (14x, Actor)
Christopher Benjamin (12x, Actor)
Paul Copley (12x, Actor)
Freddie Jones (10x, Actor)
Tenniel Evans (10x, Actor)
Peter Jeffrey (10x, Actor)
Kathleen Byron (9x, Actress)
Peter Copley (9x, Actor)
Cyril Shaps (9x, Actor)
Jean Heywood (9x, Actress)
Aki Kaurismäki (6x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:244086, Added: 08/07/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024