Walter Sparrow
Acting Born Jan 22, 1927 Died May 31, 2000 Eltham, London, England, UK 74 credits
Biography
Walter Sparrow was an English film and television actor. He began his career as a stand-up comedian before turning to drama and performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Sparrow made his movie debut in 1965's Dr.Terror's House of Horrors. He appeared in over 30 films, including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and more than 50 television guest spots on both American and British TV. His filmography includes I Hired A Contract Killer, The Accidental Tourist, The Secret Garden, Now & Then, Jane Eyre, Ever After, and Treasure Island. Sparrow passed away on May 31, 2000.
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Frequent co-stars
Kevin Costner
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Morgan Freeman
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
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Christian Slater
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Alan Rickman
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Geraldine McEwan
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Michael McShane
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Brian Blessed
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Michael Wincott
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Nick Brimble
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Career timeline
Treasure IslandPrometheusSimon Magus
EverAfterThe Woodlanders
Jane Eyre
The Thin Blue LineNow and Then
DirtysomethingAnna LeeParis
Peak PracticeThe Secret GardenShadowlandsHarry's MadU.F.O. The Movie
HeartbeatMemento Mori
Robin Hood: Prince of ThievesLet Him Have ItGone to the DogsSmack and Thistle
One Foot in the GraveI Hired a Contract Killer
Birds of a FeatherThe Paradise ClubSomewhere to Run
The StorytellerThe Accidental TouristThe Storyteller: The Soldier and Death
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
CasualtyLadies in Charge
Screen TwoHowards' WayYoung Sherlock HolmesHitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
The BillGive Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Only Fools and HorsesPrivate Schulz
Shoestring
All Creatures Great and SmallThe Famous FiveLife Begins at Forty
BBC2 Play of the WeekJubilee 1977Street PartyThe Kitchen
Victorian ScandalsThe Portland Millions
AngelsRumpole of the Bailey
The Adventures Of Don QuixoteOh, Father!
Crown Court
The Onedin LineThe Onedin LineBudgieEdna: The Inebriate Woman
Ace of WandsThe Hunting of Lionel Crane
The Main ChanceZeta One
The Champions
King of the River
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthDr. Terror's House of HorrorsThe Pistol
Story ParadeStory Parade
Full Filmography
74 titles- Treasure Island (1999) as Ben Gunn
- Prometheus (1999) as Grandad
- Simon Magus (1999) as Benjamin
- EverAfter (1998) as Maurice
- The Woodlanders (1998) as Old Creedle
- Jane Eyre (1996)
- The Thin Blue Line (1995) as Local Resident
- Now and Then (1995) as Crazy Pete
- Dirtysomething (1994) as Bill
- Anna Lee (1994) as Alastair Draper
- Paris (1994) as Hugo
- Peak Practice (1993) as William
- The Secret Garden (1993) as Ben Weatherstaff
- Shadowlands (1993) as Fred Paxford
- Harry's Mad (1993)
- U.F.O. The Movie (1993) as Old Codger
- Heartbeat (1992) as Tom
- Memento Mori (1992) as Stall Holder
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) as Duncan
- Let Him Have It (1991) as Nightwatchman
- Gone to the Dogs (1991) as Sketch
- Smack and Thistle (1991) as Waggy
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as George
- I Hired a Contract Killer (1990) as Receptionist
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Ernie
- The Paradise Club (1989) as Barney Bailey
- Somewhere to Run (1989) as Neighbour
- The Storyteller (1988) as Card Trick Beggar
- The Accidental Tourist (1988) as Hot Dog Vendor
- The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death (1988) as Card Trick Beggar
- Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video (1987) as Grandfather
- Casualty (1986) as Archie Farrell
- Ladies in Charge (1986) as Sid
- Screen Two (1985) as Bill
- Howards' Way (1985) as Jimmy Wilde
- Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) as Ethan Engel
- Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) as Klaus
- The Bill (1984)
- Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle (1984) as Bernie
- Only Fools and Horses (1981) as Dirty Barry
- Private Schulz (1981) as Becker
- Shoestring (1979) as Taxi Driver
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Roland Strong
- The Famous Five (1978) as Weston
- Life Begins at Forty (1978) as Barman
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Tramp
- Jubilee 1977 (1977) as Len Moore
- Street Party (1977) as Len Moore
- The Kitchen (1977) as Tramp
- Victorian Scandals (1976) as George Hollamby Druce
- The Portland Millions (1976) as George Hollamby Druce
- Angels (1975)
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Harry Harris
- The Adventures Of Don Quixote (1973) as 2nd Prisoner
- Oh, Father! (1973) as Charlie
- Crown Court (1972) as Jimmy Dobie
- The Onedin Line (1971) as George Bethell
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Billy Bones
- Budgie (1971) as Reggie
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman (1971) as Common Lodging House Proprietor
- Ace of Wands (1970) as The King
- The Hunting of Lionel Crane (1970) as Lionel's father
- The Main Chance (1969) as Site Foreman
- Zeta One (1969) as Stage Manager
- The Champions (1968) as George Whetlor
- King of the River (1966) as Binns
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Roberts
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as 2nd Prisoner
- Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965) as Second Ambulance Man (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
- The Pistol (1965) as Private First Class Jones
- Story Parade (1964) as Train Guard
- Story Parade (1964) as Eddie
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- ITV Play of the Week (1955) as 1st Snatch
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Walter Sparrow best known for?
Walter Sparrow is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Treasure Island (1999), EverAfter (1998), Jane Eyre (1996), The Thin Blue Line (1995).
When and where was Walter Sparrow born?
Walter Sparrow was born on January 22, 1927 in Eltham, London, England, UK. They passed away on May 31, 2000.
How many credits does Walter Sparrow have?
Walter Sparrow has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1999.
What is Walter Sparrow's background in cinema and television?
Walter Sparrow was an English film and television actor. He began his career as a stand-up comedian before turning to drama and performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Sparrow made his movie debut in 1965's Dr.Terror's House of Horrors. He appeared in over 30 films, including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and m...
Walter Sparrow by the numbers
74credits
32films
42TV series
1955–1999active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Site Foreman — aged about 42
- The Storyteller (1988) as Card Trick Beggar — aged about 61
- Only Fools and Horses (1981) as Dirty Barry — aged about 54
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Roland Strong — aged about 51
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as George — aged about 63
- Shoestring (1979) as Taxi Driver — aged about 52
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