1927–2000 · Eltham, London, England, UK
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.
Born 22 Jan 1927 · Died 31 May 2000
Treasure Island
1999
Ben Gunn
EverAfter
1998
Maurice
Now and Then
1995
Crazy Pete
Paris
1994
Hugo
Love on a Branch Line
1994
Chitty Buckthorn
Anna Lee
1994
Alastair Draper
The Secret Garden
1993
Ben Weatherstaff
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991
Duncan
Gone to the Dogs
1991
Sketch
Young Sherlock Holmes
1985
Ethan Engel
Private Schulz
1981
Becker
Jubilee 1977
1977
Len Moore