Mark Wing-Davey
Acting • Born 1948-11-30
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
33 credits
One Against the Wind
Movie • 1991
Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Movie • 1981
Zaphod Beeblbrox
Henry VI Part 2
Movie • 1983
Earl of Warwick
Henry VI Part 1
Movie • 1983
Earl of Warwick
Henry VI Part 3
Movie • 1983
Earl of Warwick
The Tragedy of Richard III
Movie • 1983
First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
Out of the Trees
Movie • 1976
Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
Movie • 1976
Terry
Stronger Than the Sun
Movie • 1978
Brian
An Englishman Abroad
Movie • 1983
Hamlet
Breaking Glass
Movie • 1980
Fordyce
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Movie • 2005
Self
Tumbledown
Movie • 1988
Adjutant Stewart Inglis
Didn't You Kill My Brother?
Movie • 1988
Party Guest
Resurrected
Movie • 1989
Major Dunbar
The After Dinner Game
Movie • 1975
Ben Good
The Crazy Kill
Movie • 1975
Cater
Darkest England
Movie • 1988
The Grey Zone
Movie • 2001
Schott
Boogie
Movie • 2025
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Movie
Zaphod Beeblbrox
Thriller
TV • 1973
Cater
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV • 1951
Colonel Miles
NOVA
TV • 1974
Joey's Father
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
TV • 1988
Franz Kafka (voice)
Dempsey and Makepeace
TV • 1985
Mark Savory
The Comic Strip Presents...
TV • 1982
Party Guest
Chelmsford 123
TV • 1988
Triconus
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV • 1981
Zaphod Beeblebrox
Chelmsford 123
TV • 1988
Clupeus
Chillers
TV • 1990
Tom
The Glittering Prizes
TV • 1976
Mike Clode
Absolutely Fabulous
TV • 1992
Malcolm