Mark Wing-Davey
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.
Personal Details
Movies (20)
Boogie
2025
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self
2005
The Grey Zone
as Schott
2001
One Against the Wind
as Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO
1991
Resurrected
as Major Dunbar
1989
Tumbledown
as Adjutant Stewart Inglis
1988
Darkest England
1988
Didn't You Kill My Brother?
as Party Guest
1988
An Englishman Abroad
as Hamlet
1983
The Tragedy of Richard III
as First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
1983
Henry VI Part 3
as Earl of Warwick
1983
Henry VI Part 2
as Earl of Warwick
1983
Henry VI Part 1
as Earl of Warwick
1983
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Zaphod Beeblbrox
1981
Breaking Glass
as Fordyce
1980
Stronger Than the Sun
as Brian
1978
Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
as Terry
1976
Out of the Trees
1976
The Crazy Kill
as Cater
1975
The After Dinner Game
as Ben Good
1975
TV Shows (9)
Absolutely Fabulous
as Malcolm
1992
Chelmsford 123
as Triconus
1988
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
as Franz Kafka (voice)
1988
Dempsey and Makepeace
as Mark Savory
1985
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Party Guest
1982
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as Zaphod Beeblebrox
1981
NOVA
as Joey's Father
1974
Thriller
as Cater
1973
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Colonel Miles
1951