Acting · London, England, UK · Born November 30, 1948
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.
MovieInside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
2005
as Self
MovieThe Grey Zone
2001
as Schott
TVAbsolutely Fabulous
1992
as Malcolm
MovieOne Against the Wind
1991
as Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO
TVChillers
1990
as Tom
MovieResurrected
1989
as Major Dunbar
MovieTumbledown
1988
as Adjutant Stewart Inglis
Darkest England
1988
MovieDidn't You Kill My Brother?
1988
as Party Guest
TVChelmsford 123
1988
as Triconus
TVThe Modern World: Ten Great Writers
1988
as Franz Kafka (voice)
TVDempsey and Makepeace
1985
as Mark Savory
MovieAn Englishman Abroad
1983
as Hamlet
MovieThe Tragedy of Richard III
1983
as First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
MovieHenry VI Part 3
1983
as Earl of Warwick
MovieHenry VI Part 2
1983
as Earl of Warwick
MovieHenry VI Part 1
1983
as Earl of Warwick
TVThe Comic Strip Presents...
1982
as Party Guest
MovieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Zaphod Beeblbrox
TVThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Zaphod Beeblebrox
MovieBreaking Glass
1980
as Fordyce
A Question of Guilt
1980
as Thomas Edwin Bartlett
MovieBoogie
1980
MovieStronger Than the Sun
1978
as Brian
TVThe Glittering Prizes
1976
as Mike Clode
Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
1976
as Terry
TVRed Letter Day
1976
as Terry
MovieOut of the Trees
1976
MovieThe Crazy Kill
1975
as Cater
MovieThe After Dinner Game
1975
as Ben Good
TVNOVA
1974
as Joey's Father
TVThriller
1973
as Cater
TVHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Colonel Miles
