Mark Wing-Davey
Acting
Born November 30, 1948, London, England, UK
Mark Wing-Davey is a respected British actor, director, and educator known for his contributions to both stage and screen. He gained prominence for his portrayal of Zaphod Beeblebrox in the original BBC television adaptation of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." His performance as the eccentric and multi-headed President of the Galaxy added a charismatic and offbeat dimension to the character. Beyond his acting, Wing-Davey has made significant strides as a theater director, particularly in experimental and contemporary productions. His contributions to the entertainment industry, both as an actor and director, have established him as a versatile and influential figure in the world of performing arts.
Filmography
- 2001The Grey Zone — Schott
- Absolutely Fabulous — Malcolm
- 1991One Against the Wind — Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO
- Chillers — Tom
- 1989Resurrected — Major Dunbar
- Chelmsford 123 — Triconus, Clupeus
- 1988Darkest England
- 1988Didn't You Kill My Brother? — Party Guest
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers — Franz Kafka (voice)
- 1988Tumbledown — Adjutant Stewart Inglis
- Dempsey and Makepeace — Mark Savory
- 1983An Englishman Abroad — Hamlet
- 1983Henry VI Part 1 — Earl of Warwick
- 1983Henry VI Part 2 — Earl of Warwick
- 1983Henry VI Part 3 — Earl of Warwick
- 1983The Tragedy of Richard III — First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
- The Comic Strip Presents... — Party Guest
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy — Zaphod Beeblbrox
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — Zaphod Beeblebrox
- A Question of Guilt — Thomas Edwin Bartlett
- 1980Boogie
- 1980Breaking Glass — Fordyce
- 1978Stronger Than the Sun — Brian
- 1976Out of the Trees
- 1976Ready When You Are, Mr McGill — Terry
- Red Letter Day — Terry
- The Glittering Prizes — Mike Clode
- 1975The After Dinner Game — Ben Good
- 1975The Crazy Kill — Cater
- NOVA — Joey's Father
- Thriller — Cater
- Hallmark Hall of Fame — Colonel Miles
Appearances as themselves (1)
- 2005Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' — Self