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.

Known For

NOVA

Absolutely Fabulous

The Comic Strip Presents...

Thriller

Dempsey and Makepeace

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Chillers

All Movies (20)

• Boogie2025
• Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'2005 · as Self
• The Grey Zone2001 · as Schott
• One Against the Wind1991 · as Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO
• Resurrected1989 · as Major Dunbar
• Tumbledown1988 · as Adjutant Stewart Inglis
• Darkest England1988
• Didn't You Kill My Brother?1988 · as Party Guest
• An Englishman Abroad1983 · as Hamlet
• The Tragedy of Richard III1983 · as First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
• Henry VI Part 31983 · as Earl of Warwick
• Henry VI Part 21983 · as Earl of Warwick
• Henry VI Part 11983 · as Earl of Warwick
• The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981 · as Zaphod Beeblbrox
• Breaking Glass1980 · as Fordyce
• Stronger Than the Sun1978 · as Brian
• Ready When You Are, Mr McGill1976 · as Terry
• Out of the Trees1976
• The Crazy Kill1975 · as Cater
• The After Dinner Game1975 · as Ben Good

All TV Shows (14)

• Absolutely Fabulous1992 · as Malcolm
• Chillers1990 · as Tom
• Chelmsford 1231988 · as Triconus
• Chelmsford 1231988 · as Clupeus
• The Modern World: Ten Great Writers1988 · as Franz Kafka (voice)
• Dempsey and Makepeace1985 · as Mark Savory
• The Comic Strip Presents...1982 · as Party Guest
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy1981 · as Zaphod Beeblebrox
• A Question of Guilt1980 · as Thomas Edwin Bartlett
• The Glittering Prizes1976 · as Mike Clode
• Red Letter Day1976 · as Terry
• NOVA1974 · as Joey's Father
• Thriller1973 · as Cater
• Hallmark Hall of Fame1951 · as Colonel Miles