Mark Wing-Davey
Born: 1948-11-30 in London, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2025
2005
2001
- The Grey Zone as Schott
1992
- Absolutely Fabulous as Malcolm
1991
- One Against the Wind as Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO
1990
- Chillers as Tom
1989
- Resurrected as Major Dunbar
1988
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers as Franz Kafka (voice)
- Chelmsford 123 as Triconus
- Tumbledown as Adjutant Stewart Inglis
- Didn't You Kill My Brother? as Party Guest
- Darkest England
1985
- Dempsey and Makepeace as Mark Savory
1983
- The Tragedy of Richard III as First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
- Henry VI Part 2 as Earl of Warwick
- An Englishman Abroad as Hamlet
- Henry VI Part 3 as Earl of Warwick
- Henry VI Part 1 as Earl of Warwick
1982
- The Comic Strip Presents... as Party Guest
1981
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Zaphod Beeblebrox
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Zaphod Beeblbrox
1980
- Breaking Glass as Fordyce
1978
- Stronger Than the Sun as Brian
1976
- The Glittering Prizes as Mike Clode
- Ready When You Are, Mr McGill as Terry
- Out of the Trees
1975
- The After Dinner Game as Ben Good
- The Crazy Kill as Cater
1974
- NOVA as Joey's Father
1973
- Thriller as Cater
1951
- Hallmark Hall of Fame as Colonel Miles