Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

Actor
Born: 5 February 1948, New York City, New York, USA
Estimated net worth: 18 million USD

Christopher Guest is a versatile actor, director, and writer known for his roles in mockumentary films. He gained fame for his work in 'This Is Spinal Tap,' 'Best in Show,' and 'A Mighty Wind.' His unique improvisational style and keen sense of satire have defined... Read More

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Personal details

Name
Christopher Guest
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Born
5 February 1948, New York City, New York, USA
Spouses
Jamie Lee Curtis (1984–present)
Children
1 child, Annie Guest
Parents
John Guest, Jean (née Houghton) Guest
Estimated Net Worth
18 million USD

Credits

Year Title Character Rating
2025
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues poster
Movie

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

The now estranged bandmates of Spinal Tap are forced to reunite for one final concert, hoping it will solidify their...

Nigel Tufnel
6.3 / 10
2020
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion poster
Movie

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

The cast of The Princess Bride is together again! The stars of the iconic 1987 fantasy film reunited for a...

Count Rugen
6.3 / 10
2016
Mascots poster
Movie

Mascots

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

Corky St. Clair
5.4 / 10
2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead poster
Movie

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

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

Self - Actor
6.7 / 10
2015
Misery Loves Comedy poster
Movie

Misery Loves Comedy

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

Self
6.0 / 10
2013
Family Tree poster
TV

Family Tree

Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity....

Dave Chadwick
6.4 / 10
2009
The Invention of Lying poster
Movie

The Invention of Lying

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying...

Nathan Goldfrappe
6.2 / 10
2009
Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer poster
Movie

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

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

Self
8.0 / 10
2009
Movie

Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place

Spinal Tap, having put Stonehenge on the map in their legendary song about the world heritage site, pay their first...

Nigel Tufnel Not rated
2009
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead poster
Movie

Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead

The concept of Back from the Dead is that Spinal Tap has reunited in honor of the 25th anniversary of...

Nigel Tufnel
6.0 / 10

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Christopher Guest is well-known for 'This Is Spinal Tap,' 'Best in Show,' 'A Mighty Wind,' and 'For Your Consideration.' These films showcase his talent for mockumentary-style storytelling.

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