
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.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991 · as Duncan

The Secret Garden
1993 · as Ben Weatherstaff

Jane Eyre
1996

EverAfter
1998 · as Maurice

Young Sherlock Holmes
1985 · as Ethan Engel

Now and Then
1995 · as Crazy Pete

Treasure Island
1999 · as Ben Gunn

The Accidental Tourist
1988 · as Hot Dog Vendor

Shadowlands
1993 · as Fred Paxford

Let Him Have It
1991 · as Nightwatchman

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
1965 · as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")

I Hired a Contract Killer
1990 · as Receptionist

Memento Mori
1992 · as Stall Holder

Prometheus
1999 · as Grandad

Dirtysomething
1994 · as Bill

Zeta One
1969 · as Stage Manager

Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
1985 · as Klaus

Simon Magus
1999 · as Benjamin