Mark Wing-Davey
Known for Acting
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
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Zaphod Beeblbrox
The Grey Zone
2001
as Schott
Breaking Glass
1980
as Fordyce
Tumbledown
1988
as Adjutant Stewart Inglis
Resurrected
1989
as Major Dunbar
An Englishman Abroad
1983
as Hamlet
Henry VI Part 1
1983
as Earl of Warwick
One Against the Wind
1991
as Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO
Henry VI Part 2
1983
as Earl of Warwick
The Tragedy of Richard III
1983
as First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
1976
as Terry
Henry VI Part 3
1983
as Earl of Warwick
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
2005
as Self
The Crazy Kill
1975
as Cater
Out of the Trees
1976
Didn't You Kill My Brother?
1988
as Party Guest
Stronger Than the Sun
1978
as Brian
Boogie
2025
The After Dinner Game
1975
as Ben Good
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
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as Zaphod Beeblbrox