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