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Christopher 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.
Christopher Guest is a versatile and acclaimed performer known for his mockumentaries, such as This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, and Best in Show. He is also a composer, producer, and actor who has appeared in films like A Few Good Men and SpongeBob SquarePants.
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- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Though most of the best Christoper Guest movies were directed by the man himself, the classic rock 'n roll mockumentary This is Spinal Tap was actually led by celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner.
- The Princess Bride (1987) Disappearing into his character, Christopher Guest showed his strengths as an actor in the beloved '80s classic The Princess Bride.
- Best In Show (2000) If Waiting for Guffman was the Christopher Guest movie that first tried to perfect the mockumentary, Best in Show was where he nailed the formula.
- Waiting For Guffman (1996) Kicking off a string of mockumentary films directed by Guest, Waiting for Guffman has taken its place as a true cult classic comedy masterpiece of the 1990s.
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Learn about the life and career of Christopher Guest, a U.S.-born actor, director, writer, musician, and composer known for his mockumentaries. Find out his family background, film credits, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.
- Actor, Writer, Director
- February 5, 1948
Oct 11, 2016 · Interview. Christopher Guest on life as a baron and how wife Jamie Lee Curtis picked him out of a magazine. Xan Brooks. As his new film, Mascots, arrives, the genius behind Spinal Tap talks...
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Aug 5, 2022 · The director of "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind" praises his frequent collaborator Jennifer Coolidge, who is a first-time Emmy nominee for HBO 's "The White Lotus". He praises her unique and powerful acting style, her ability to draw a reaction from the audience, and her regular persona off-screen.
Mar 8, 2024 · Christopher Guest (born February 5, 1948, New York City, New York, U.S.) is a multitalented American-British actor, writer, producer, director, and musician best known for his satirical faux-documentary-style comedies, including This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Best in Show (2000), and A Mighty Wind (2003).
