Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayFeb 5, 1948
BiographyChristopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born 5 February 1948), known professionally as Christopher Guest, is a British-American actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. Guest has written, directed, and starred in his series of comedy films shot in mockumentary style. He co-wrote and acted in the rock satire This Is Spinal Tap (1984), and later directed a string of satirical mockumentary films such as Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). His acting credits include roles in Death Wish (1974), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), and A Few Good Men (1992). He was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1984–1985.

Guest holds a hereditary British peerage as the 5th Baron Haden-Guest. He was active in the House of Lords until the 1999 reform abolished his seat. When using his title, he is normally styled as Lord Haden-Guest. Guest is married to the actress Jamie Lee Curtis.

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Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

as Christopher Guest
Blind Ambition
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Blind Ambition

as Jeb Magruder

Part of Crew

Family Tree
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Family Tree

as Creator

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