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

1991

One Against the Wind as Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO

1990

Chillers as Tom

1989

Resurrected as Major Dunbar

1988

Chelmsford 123 as Triconus
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers as Franz Kafka (voice)
Tumbledown as Adjutant Stewart Inglis
Darkest England
Didn't You Kill My Brother? as Party Guest

1985

Dempsey and Makepeace as Mark Savory

1983

Henry VI Part 1 as Earl of Warwick
Henry VI Part 2 as Earl of Warwick
An Englishman Abroad as Hamlet
Henry VI Part 3 as Earl of Warwick
The Tragedy of Richard III as First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel

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

A Question of Guilt as Thomas Edwin Bartlett
Breaking Glass as Fordyce
Boogie

1978

Stronger Than the Sun as Brian

1976

Red Letter Day as Terry
The Glittering Prizes as Mike Clode
Out of the Trees
Ready When You Are, Mr McGill as Terry

1975

The Crazy Kill as Cater
The After Dinner Game as Ben Good

1974

NOVA as Joey's Father

1973

Thriller as Cater

1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame as Colonel Miles