Mark Wing-Davey

Acting

Mark Wing-Davey

Born November 30, 1948 · London, England, UK (age 77)

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…

Known For

The Grey ZoneThe Grey Zone · 2001
The Grey Zone
6.62001
MovieDramaWar
The story of Auschwitz's twelfth Sonderkommando — one of the thirteen consecutive "Special Squads" of Jewish prisoners placed by the Nazis in the excruciating moral dilemma of assisting in the extermination of fellow Jews in exchange for a few more months of life.
Breaking GlassBreaking Glass · 1980
Breaking Glass
6.91980
MovieMusicDrama
Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.
An Englishman AbroadAn Englishman Abroad · 1983
An Englishman Abroad
6.11983
MovieDramaTV Movie
Actress Coral Browne travels to Moscow, and meets a mysterious Englishman. Turns out he's the notorious spy, Guy Burgess. Based on a true story, with Ms. Browne playing herself.
Henry VI Part 1Henry VI Part 1 · 1983
Henry VI Part 1
7.71983
MovieDramaHistory
The life of King Henry the Sixth, in three parts.
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy · 1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
7.31981
MovieAdventureComedy
An Earth Man and his alien friend escape an exploding Earth, and set forth on an odd adventure across the universe with a known fugitive.
TumbledownTumbledown · 1988
Tumbledown
5.71988
MovieTV MovieDrama
The film centers on the experiences of Robert Lawrence MC, an officer of the Scots Guards during the Falklands War of 1982. While fighting at the Battle of Mount Tumbledown, Lawrence is shot in the head by an Argentine sniper and left paralyzed on his left side. He then must learn to adjust to his new disability.
BoogieBoogie · 1980
Boogie
1980
MovieDrama
The story of a coerced sexual encounter, told through a series of close-ups. A newly-discovered student film made by Terence Davies ca 1980, during his time at the National Film and Television School.
Henry VI Part 2Henry VI Part 2 · 1983
Henry VI Part 2
7.51983
MovieDramaHistory
The life of King Henry the Sixth, in three parts.

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The Tragedy of Richard IIIThe Tragedy of Richard III · 1983
The Tragedy of Richard III
8.01983
MovieDramaHistory
Richard Duke of Gloucester, youngest brother of King Edward IV, will stop at nothing to get the crown. He first convinces the ailing King that the Duke of Clarence, his elder brother, is a threat to the lives of Edward's two young sons. Edward has him imprisoned in the Tower of London; killers in Richard's pay then drown Clarence in a barrel of wine. When news of Clarence's death reaches the King, the subsequent grief and remorse bring about his death. Richard is made Lord Protector, with power to rule England while his nephew (now King Edward V) is still a minor. Before the young king's coronation he has his two nephews conveyed to the Tower, ostensibly for their safekeeping. Richard's accomplice, the Duke of Buckingham, then declares the two boys illegitimate and offers Richard the crown, which after a show of reticence he accepts. After Richard's coronation, he and Buckingham have a falling-out over whether or not to assassinate the two children.

First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel