
Walter Sparrow
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.
Known for

Play for Today
1970

Casualty
1986

Peak Practice
1993

Crown Court
1972

BBC Play of the Month
1965

BBC Play of the Month
1965

Screen Two
1985

Heartbeat
1992

The Bill
1984

ITV Play of the Week
1955

Angels
1975

Only Fools and Horses
1981

Birds of a Feather
1989

No Hiding Place
1959

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991

Rumpole of the Bailey
1975

All Creatures Great and Small
1978

The Champions
1968

Howards' Way
1985

The Storyteller
1988

BBC2 Play of the Week
1977

The Onedin Line
1971

The Onedin Line
1971

EverAfter
1998