Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

1948-02-05 New York City, New York, U.S. 73 Credits

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 Hou...

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

2025

as Nigel Tufnel

Acting

Spinal Tap, England's loudest and most punctual band, reunite following a 15-year hiatus for one final concert.

Sunlight

Sunlight

2025

Executive Producer

Producing

Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal rad...

Alok: Biology!

Alok: Biology!

2024

Executive Producer

Producing

Alok announces their first comedy BIOLOGY! Here’s what they say about it: “ I wrote this show after losing my grandfather and drowning in grief. I co...

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

2020

as Count Rugen

6.3
Acting

The cast of The Princess Bride is together again! The stars of the iconic 1987 fantasy film reunited for a virtual table read hosted by Jason Reitman....

Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

2018

Director

6.0
Directing

Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt storie...

Mascots

Mascots

2016

as Corky St. Clair

5.4
Acting

Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.

Mascots

Mascots

2016

Writer, Director

5.4
Writing Directing

Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

2015

as Self - Actor

6.6
Acting

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring ...

Misery Loves Comedy

Misery Loves Comedy

2015

as Self

6.0
Acting

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad...

Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice

Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice

2012

Executive Producer

7.4
Producing

Internationally acclaimed ventriloquist Nina Conti takes the bereaved puppets of her mentor and erstwhile lover Ken Campbell on a pilgrimage to "Venth...

The Invention of Lying

The Invention of Lying

2009

as Nathan Goldfrappe

6.2
Acting

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.

Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer

Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer

2009

as Self

8.0
Acting

Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer perform songs from their films and other projects before a live audience in a concert that took pl...

Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place

2009

as Nigel Tufnel

Acting

Spinal Tap, having put Stonehenge on the map in their legendary song about the world heritage site, pay their first visit to the monument. As if drawn...

Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead

Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead

2009

as Nigel Tufnel

6.0
Acting

The concept of Back from the Dead is that Spinal Tap has reunited in honor of the 25th anniversary of This Is Spinal Tap, and have launched an "unwigg...

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009

as Ivan the Terrible

6.1
Acting

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the arc...

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007

as Self

6.8
Acting

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie ...

The Thick Of It

The Thick Of It

2007

Director

Directing

A put-upon member of Congress is harassed by inept politicians. Based on the BBC series, "The Thick of It."

For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

2006

as Jay Berman

5.8
Acting

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star ...

For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

2006

Director, Writer, Musician

5.8
Directing Writing

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star ...

Mrs. Henderson Presents

Mrs. Henderson Presents

2005

as Lord Cromer

6.7
Acting

Eccentric 70-year-old widow purchases the Windmill Theatre in London as a post-widowhood hobby. After starting an innovative continuous variety review...

A Mighty Wind

A Mighty Wind

2003

as Alan Barrows

6.7
Acting

Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion co...

A Mighty Wind

A Mighty Wind

2003

Director, Writer

6.7
Directing Writing

Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion co...

As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'

As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'

2001

as Self

7.3
Acting

A "behinds the scenes" documentary about the making of the 1987 film THE PRINCESS BRIDE with original archive footage and new interviews with cast mem...

Ohh Nooo!!! Mr. Bill's Classics!

Ohh Nooo!!! Mr. Bill's Classics!

2000

Director

Directing

The hapless man made of clay hosts this showcase of comedy sketches, while trying to avoid the tricks of his frenemies, Mr. Hands and Sluggo.

Best in Show

Best in Show

2000

as Harlan Pepper

6.9
Acting

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across Amer...

Best in Show

Best in Show

2000

Director, Screenplay

6.9
Directing Writing

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across Amer...

Catching Up with Marty DiBergi

2000

as Nigel Tufnel

5.0
Acting

Produced for the "This is Spinal Tap" Special Edition DVD.

Small Soldiers

Small Soldiers

1998

as Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice)

6.5
Acting

When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their battle programming too seriously.

Almost Heroes

Almost Heroes

1998

Director

5.4
Directing

Two hapless explorers lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest in a hopeless, doomed effort to reach the Pacific Ocean before L...

Waiting for Guffman

Waiting for Guffman

1996

as Corky St. Clair

7.0
Acting

Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn tha...

Waiting for Guffman

Waiting for Guffman

1996

Director, Writer, Lyricist

7.0
Directing Writing

Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn tha...

Spinal Tap: The Final Tour

Spinal Tap: The Final Tour

1994

as Nigel Tufnel

5.8
Acting

Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, makes another final reunion. After all, it's rock'n'roll. This is actually a demo reel that Rob Reiner cre...

Spinal Tap: The Final Tour

Spinal Tap: The Final Tour

1994

Writer

5.8
Writing

Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, makes another final reunion. After all, it's rock'n'roll. This is actually a demo reel that Rob Reiner cre...

Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman

Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman

1994

Director, Original Music Composer

4.8
Directing

When an abused heiress grows to giant size because of her encounter with aliens, she decides to get revenge on her cheating husband and those who look...

The Return of Spinal Tap

The Return of Spinal Tap

1992

as Nigel Tufnel / Alan Barrows

6.4
Acting

Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out where the somewhat-less-than-fab three are now -- and...

The Return of Spinal Tap

The Return of Spinal Tap

1992

Producer, Writer

6.4
Producing Writing

Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out where the somewhat-less-than-fab three are now -- and...

A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992

as Dr. Stone

7.5
Acting

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritua...

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica

1992

as Nigel Tufnel

7.7
Acting

A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica is a two-part documentary about the process of making the Metallica album (or "The Black Album"), and the f...

Amnesty International's Big 30

Amnesty International's Big 30

1991

as Nigel Tufnel

4.0
Acting

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversa...

Partners in Life

Partners in Life

1990

as El Supremo

10.0
Acting

During the Great Depression, a bumbling duo travels the country looking for employment. But they wind up getting into trouble every chance they get.

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

1990

as Self

Acting

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Aerosmith, Poison, Damn Yankees, Whitesnake, Ozzy, Cheap Trick, Overkill,...

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989

as Self

7.5
Acting

A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts ret...

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989

Director, Story, Screenplay

5.9
Directing Writing

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Stu...

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood

1989

as Antoninus DiMentabella

5.7
Acting

In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical performances about Hollywood, featuring some of his ...

Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers

1988

as Sam

5.7
Acting

Two dippy roommates, struggling musicians Lolly and Hattie, are asked by a drug-dealing friend-of-a-friend, Diane, to baby-sit a bag containing nearly...

The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride

1987

as Count Rugen

7.7
Acting

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid...

Beyond Therapy

Beyond Therapy

1987

as Bob

3.9
Acting

Manhattanites Bruce and Prudence are each looking for a meaningful romantic relationship and have been encouraged by their psychiatrists to find someo...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

1986

as The First Customer

6.9
Acting

Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and...

Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started

Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started

1986

as Chip Dimentebella

4.0
Acting

In this parody of "Spinal Tap," a documentary film crew follows comic Billy Crystal as he prepares for a concert; the second half of the film is the a...

Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed

1986

Director

Directing

Shelley Duvall acted as host for this 1980s television series about legendary characters and historical events. This volume chronicles Jonathan Chapma...

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

1985

9.0
Acting

A made for Showtime network comedy special with numerous skits and music starring Martin Short and featuring a number of his fellow SCTV cast members....

This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

1984

as Nigel Tufnel

7.4
Acting

"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its...

This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

1984

Original Music Composer, Writer

7.4
Writing

"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its...

A Piano for Mrs. Cimino

A Piano for Mrs. Cimino

1982

as Philip Ryan

8.0
Acting

An elderly widow must find meaning and activity in her life when her son suggests she is no longer capable of handling her own affairs.

The Million Dollar Infield

The Million Dollar Infield

1982

as Bucky Frische

Acting

Four wealthy Long Islanders play for an amateur softball team. All four men suffer from profound personal and professional problems, thus the weekly b...

Heartbeeps

Heartbeeps

1981

as Calvin

4.0
Acting

Two domestic robots fall in love and run off together.

Likely Stories Vol. 1

Likely Stories Vol. 1

1981

Acting

Short Comedy Films, Video & Animation featuring the directing debuts of Rob Reiner, & Christopher Guest.

The Missing Link

The Missing Link

1980

as No Lobes

5.2
Acting

A woman in prehistoric times gives birth to twins, one of whom is rejected by the tribe and adopted by a brontosaurus and a talkative pterodactyl.

The Long Riders

The Long Riders

1980

as Charlie Ford

6.7
Acting

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin the...

Haywire

Haywire

1980

as The TV Director

5.0
Acting

Based on the autobiography of Brooke Hayward, daughter of famous Broadway producer Leland Hayward and actress Margaret Sullavan, who grows up in the g...

The Last Word

The Last Word

1979

as Roger

4.0
Acting

When politicians try to force out a renter in a corrupt real-estate deal, the man decides to take matters into his own hands. He takes a police office...

The Chevy Chase National Humor Test

1979

Acting

1979 comedy special starring Chevy Chase in the vein of Saturday Night Live.

The Chevy Chase National Humor Test

1979

Writer

Writing

1979 comedy special starring Chevy Chase in the vein of Saturday Night Live.

Girlfriends

Girlfriends

1978

as Eric

6.7
Acting

A photographer and her best friend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get...

The Billion Dollar Bubble

The Billion Dollar Bubble

1978

as Al Green

7.0
Acting

The Billion Dollar Bubble is a 1976 film made for the BBC series Horizon and directed by Brian Gibson about the story of the two billion dollar insura...

How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness

1978

Acting

A 1978 special starring Mary Tyler Moore, Harvey Korman, and John Ritter. Dick Van Dyke guest stars.

Peeping Times

Peeping Times

1978

Writer

4.0
Writing

Peeping Times is a comedy special that aired on NBC on January 25, 1978. Co-produced, written and directed by Rudy De Luca and Barry Levinson, the spe...

It Happened One Christmas

It Happened One Christmas

1977

as Harry Bailey

4.4
Acting

It's Christmas Eve 1944 in the small town of Bedford Falls, New York. A despondent and suicidal Mary Bailey Hatch is praying for guidance on what to d...

The Fortune

The Fortune

1975

as Boy Lover

5.3
Acting

Two bumbling hustlers in the 1920s attempt to gain the fortune of an heiress. Nothing will stop them, not even murder.

Death Wish

Death Wish

1974

as Patrolman Reilly

6.9
Acting

After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be ...

Lemmings

Lemmings

1973

as Various

5.3
Acting

Woodstock with a death wish.

The Hot Rock

The Hot Rock

1972

as Policeman

6.6
Acting

Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...

The Hospital

The Hospital

1971

as Resident (uncredited)

6.6
Acting

Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospit...