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Mark Wing-Davey

ActorBorn November 30, 1948 (76 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Grey Zone
  • Thriller (1973)
  • Resurrected
  • Chillers

Known For

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  • Connections
  • Breaking Glass
  • Fort Tilden
  • An Englishman Abroad
  • One Against the Wind

Mark Wing-Davey Filmography

2014
Fort Tilden · as Harper's Dad
2001
1997
Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Not! · as Accountant Malcolm
1992
Absolutely Fabulous (TV Series) · as Malcolm
1991
One Against the Wind · as Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's Co
1990
Chillers (TV Series) · as Tom
1989
Resurrected · as Major Dunbar
1988
Tumbledown · as Adjutant Stewart Inglis
1988
Chelmsford 123 (TV Series) · as Triconus
1988
Ten Great Writers of the Modern World (TV Series) · as Franz Kafka (voice)
1985
Dempsey and Makepeace (TV Series) · as Mark Savory
1984
Screen Two (TV Series) · as Dr. Powell
1984
The Bill (TV Series) · as Martin Blackmore
1984
Big Deal (1984) (TV Series) · as Vivian Clifford
1983
1983
Richard III · as First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
1983
The Third Part of Henry the Sixth · as Earl Of Warwick
1983
1983
The First Part of Henry the Sixth · as Earl Of Warwick
1982
The Comic Strip Presents... (TV Series) · as Party Guest
1981
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV Series) · as Zaphod Beeblebrox
1980
Juliet Bravo (TV Series) · as John Thorpe
1980
Breaking Glass · as Fordyce
1978
Connections (TV Series) · as Henry V
1976
The Glittering Prizes (TV Series) · as Mike Clode
1976
1974
NOVA (TV Series) · as Joey's Father
1973
Thriller (1973) (TV Series) · as Cater
1972
Crown Court (TV Series) · as Jocelyn Simpson
1970
Play for Today (TV Series) · as Ben Good
1967
ITV Playhouse (TV Series) · as Bill Richards
1964
Horizon (TV Series) · as Joey's Father
1951
Hallmark Hall Of Fame (TV Series) · as Colonel Miles

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