Christopher Guest
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1948-02-05 (77 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, U.S.
Christopher Guest
Biography
The Rt. Hon. Christopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born February 5, 1948), better known as Christopher Guest, is an American screenwriter, composer, musician, director, actor and comedian. He is most widely known in Hollywood for having written, directed and starred in several improvisational "mockumentary" films that feature a repertory-like ensemble cast, such as This is Spinal Tap. In the United Kingdom, he holds a Baronial peerage, and has publicly expressed a desire to see the House of Lords reformed as a democratically-elected chamber. Despite initial activity in the Lords, his career there was cut short by the House of Lords Act 1999. When using his title, he is normally styled for short as Lord Haden-Guest.
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Known For
Acting
(2025)
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
as Nigel Tufnel
(2020)
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
as Count Rugen
(2016)
Mascots
as Corky St. Clair
(2015)
Misery Loves Comedy
as Self
(2015)
(2009)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
as Ivan the Terrible
(2009)
The Invention of Lying
as Nathan Goldfrappe
(2009)
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead
as Nigel Tufnel
(2009)
(2009)
Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place
as Nigel Tufnel
(2007)
(2006)
For Your Consideration
as Jay Berman
(2005)
Mrs. Henderson Presents
as Lord Cromer
(2003)
A Mighty Wind
as Alan Barrows
(2001)
(2000)
Best in Show
as Harlan Pepper
(2000)
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi
as Nigel Tufnel
(1998)
Small Soldiers
as Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice)
(1996)
Waiting for Guffman
as Corky St. Clair
(1994)
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
as Nigel Tufnel
(1992)
A Few Good Men
as Dr. Stone
(1992)
Metallica: A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica
as Nigel Tufnel
(1992)
The Return of Spinal Tap
as Nigel Tufnel / Alan Barrows
(1991)
Amnesty International's Big 30
as Nigel Tufnel
(1990)
Partners in Life
as El Supremo
(1990)
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8
as Self
(1989)
(1989)
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
as Antoninus DiMentabella
(1988)
Sticky Fingers
as Sam
(1987)
The Princess Bride
as Count Rugen
(1987)
Beyond Therapy
as Bob
(1986)
Little Shop of Horrors
as The First Customer
(1986)
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
as Chip Dimentebella
(1985)
(1984)
This Is Spinal Tap
as Nigel Tufnel
(1982)
The Million Dollar Infield
as Bucky Frische
(1982)
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
as Philip Ryan
(1981)
Heartbeeps
as Calvin
(1981)
(1980)
The Long Riders
as Charlie Ford
(1980)
Haywire
as The TV Director
(1980)
The Missing Link
as No Lobes
(1979)
The Last Word
as Roger
(1979)
(1978)
Girlfriends
as Eric
(1978)
The Billion Dollar Bubble
as Al Green
(1978)
(1977)
It Happened One Christmas
as Harry Bailey
(1975)
The Fortune
as Boy Lover
(1974)
Death Wish
as Patrolman Reilly
(1973)
Lemmings
as Various
(1972)
The Hot Rock
as Policeman
(1971)
The Hospital
as Resident (uncredited)
Crew
(2024)
Sunlight
Executive Producer
(2024)
Alok: Biology!
Executive Producer
(2018)
(2016)
Mascots
Writer, Director
(2012)
Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice
Executive Producer
(2007)
The Thick Of It
Director
(2006)
For Your Consideration
Director, Writer, Musician
(2003)
A Mighty Wind
Director, Writer
(2000)
Best in Show
Director, Screenplay
(2000)
Ohh Nooo!!! Mr. Bill's Classics!
Director
(1998)
Almost Heroes
Director
(1996)
Waiting for Guffman
Director, Writer, Lyricist, Original Music Composer
(1994)
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
Director, Original Music Composer
(1994)
(1992)
The Return of Spinal Tap
Producer, Writer
(1989)
The Big Picture
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1986)
Johnny Appleseed
Director
(1984)
This Is Spinal Tap
Original Music Composer, Writer
(1979)
(1978)
Peeping Times
Writer