Christopher Guest

Christopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born February 5, 1948), known professionally as Christopher Guest, is an American and British 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). He also acted in the films Death Wish (1974), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), and A Few Good Men (1992); and was a regular cast member on the 10th season of Saturday Night Live.

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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Christopher Guest is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), Misery Loves Comedy (2015), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005), A Mighty Wind (2003), Waiting for Guffman (1997), A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992), A Few Good Men (1992).

The recorded credits span 1979 to 2025, including 15 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.