Actor
Christopher Guest
- 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…
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About Christopher Guest
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 his career, making him a beloved figure in comedy.
- Born
- 5 February 1948, New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Jamie Lee Curtis (1984-present)
- Children
- 1 child, Annie Guest
- Parents
- John Guest, Jean (née Houghton) Guest
- Estimated net worth
- 18 million USD
Fun facts about Christopher Guest
- Christopher Guest is a member of the famous comedy troupe The Groundlings.
- He is an accomplished musician and has produced several songs for his films.
Famous Christopher Guest quotes
“This goes to eleven.”
“I have a lot of friends, which is nice.”
“I'm not a bad dog.”
Christopher Guest filmography
Cast (82)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Movie | Nigel Tufnel | 6.1 |
| 2024 | An SNL Thanksgiving Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 2022 | Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.1 |
| 2020 | A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion Movie | Count Rugen | 6.3 |
| 2016 | Mascots Movie | Corky St. Clair | 5.4 |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Movie | Self - Actor | 6.7 |
| 2015 | Misery Loves Comedy Movie | Self | 6.1 |
| 2013 | Family Tree TV | Dave Chadwick | 6.4 |
| 2009 | The Invention of Lying Movie | Nathan Goldfrappe | 6.2 |
| 2009 | Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer Movie | Self | 8.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place Movie | Nigel Tufnel | |
| 2009 | Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead Movie | Nigel Tufnel | 6.0 |
| 2009 | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Movie | Ivan the Terrible | 6.2 |
| 2007 | Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration Movie | Jay Berman | 5.8 |
| 2006 | Ricky Gervais Meets... TV | Christopher Guest | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Mrs. Henderson Presents Movie | Lord Cromer | 6.7 |
| 2005 | Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind Movie | Alan Barrows | 6.8 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Nigel Tufnel - Guest/Musical Guest | 5.3 |
| 2001 | As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2000 | Best in Show Movie | Harlan Pepper | 6.9 |
| 2000 | Catching Up with Marty DiBergi Movie | Nigel Tufnel | 5.0 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Nigel Tufnel | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 1999 | SpongeBob SquarePants TV | Stanley S. Squarepants (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1999 | SpongeBob SquarePants TV | Clem Clam (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1999 | Dilbert TV | The Dupey (voice) | 6.8 |
| 1998 | Small Soldiers Movie | Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman Movie | Corky St. Clair | 7.0 |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Unknown character | 8.1 |
| 1993 | Animaniacs TV | Umlatt (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Movie | Nigel Tufnel / Alan Barrows | 6.1 |
| 1992 | A Few Good Men Movie | Dr. Stone | 7.6 |
| 1992 | Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Movie | Nigel Tufnel | 7.8 |
| 1991 | Amnesty International's Big 30 Movie | Nigel Tufnel | 4.0 |
| 1990 | Partners in Life Movie | El Supremo | 10.0 |
| 1990 | Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8 Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Nigel Tufnel (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 1989 | I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood Movie | Antoninus DiMentabella | 6.8 |
| 1988 | Sticky Fingers Movie | Sam | 5.8 |
| 1987 | The Princess Bride Movie | Count Rugen | 7.7 |
| 1987 | Beyond Therapy Movie | Bob | 3.9 |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors Movie | The First Customer | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started Movie | Chip Dimentebella | 5.5 |
| 1985 | Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas Movie | Rajiv Vindaloo | 9.3 |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap Movie | Nigel Tufnel | 7.4 |
| 1983 | Close Ties Movie | Ira | |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere TV | H.J. Cummings | 5.7 |
| 1982 | A Piano for Mrs. Cimino Movie | Philip Ryan | 7.6 |
| 1982 | The Million Dollar Infield Movie | Bucky Frische | 10.0 |
| 1981 | Heartbeeps Movie | Calvin | 4.5 |
| 1981 | Likely Stories Vol. 1 Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1981 | Spinal Tap: The Final Tour Movie | Nigel Tufnel | 6.0 |
| 1980 | The Missing Link Movie | No Lobes | 4.9 |
| 1980 | The Long Riders Movie | Charlie Ford | 6.7 |
| 1980 | Haywire Movie | The TV Director | 6.7 |
| 1979 | The Last Word Movie | Roger | 5.0 |
| 1979 | The T.V. Show Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1979 | Blind Ambition TV | Jeb Stuart Magruder | 6.3 |
| 1979 | The Chevy Chase National Humor Test Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1979 | CBS News Sunday Morning TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1978 | Girlfriends Movie | Eric | 6.7 |
| 1978 | The Billion Dollar Bubble Movie | Al Green | 7.5 |
| 1978 | How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1977 | It Happened One Christmas Movie | Harry Bailey | 4.7 |
| 1977 | The Andros Targets TV | Gordon Hamilton | 7.0 |
| 1976 | Laverne & Shirley TV | Greg Harris | 7.1 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Various Characters | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Nigel Tufnel (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell TV | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1975 | The Fortune Movie | Boy Lover | 5.4 |
| 1974 | Death Wish Movie | Patrolman Reilly | 6.9 |
| 1973 | Lemmings Movie | Various | 5.9 |
| 1972 | The Hot Rock Movie | Policeman | 6.5 |
| 1971 | The Hospital Movie | Resident (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| 1971 | All in the Family TV | Jim | 7.8 |
| TBA | Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale Movie | Nigel Tufnel |
Crew (44)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Sunlight Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2024 | Alok: Biology! Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Mascots Movie | Director · Directing | 5.4 |
| 2016 | Mascots Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.4 |
| 2013 | Family Tree TV | Creator · Creator | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2007 | The Thick of It Movie | Director · Directing | 8.5 |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.8 |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration Movie | Musician · Sound | 5.8 |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2000 | Ohh Nooo!!! Mr. Bill's Classics! Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2000 | Best in Show Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2000 | Best in Show Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Almost Heroes Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman Movie | Lyricist · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 4.7 |
| 1994 | Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman Movie | Director · Directing | 4.7 |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.1 |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 1991 | Morton & Hayes TV | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1989 | The Big Picture Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1989 | The Big Picture Movie | Story · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1989 | The Big Picture Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 1986 | Johnny Appleseed Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1985 | Tall Tales & Legends TV | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 7.4 |
| 1981 | Spinal Tap: The Final Tour Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1979 | The T.V. Show Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1979 | The T.V. Show Movie | Musician · Sound | |
| 1979 | The Chevy Chase National Humor Test Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1978 | Peeping Times Movie | Writer · Writing | 3.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell TV | Writer · Writing | 5.0 |
Latest releases
- Spinal Tap II: The End Continues2025 / TMDB 6.1
- Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom2022 / TMDB 7.1
- A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion2020 / TMDB 6.3
- Mascots2016 / TMDB 5.4
- Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead2015 / TMDB 6.7
- Misery Loves Comedy2015 / TMDB 6.1
Questions about Christopher Guest
What are some of Christopher Guest's most famous films?
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.
Has Christopher Guest won any major awards?
While Christopher Guest has not won an Academy Award, he has received several nominations, including Emmy Awards for his work in television and recognition for his contributions to film.
What was Christopher Guest's first film role?
Christopher Guest made his film debut in 'The Last Remake of Beau Geste' in 1977. This marked the beginning of his career in comedy and film.
What is Christopher Guest's style of acting?
Christopher Guest is known for his improvisational acting style, often allowing actors to create their characters organically, which adds authenticity and humor to his films.
Is Christopher Guest involved in music?
Yes, Christopher Guest is also a musician. He has written and performed songs for many of his films, showcasing his musical talents alongside his acting and directing.
What is Christopher Guest's estimated net worth?
Christopher Guest's estimated net worth is around 18 million USD. This wealth comes from his successful career in film, television, and music.
What is the theme of many of Christopher Guest's films?
Many of Christopher Guest's films explore themes of eccentricity and the absurdity of human behavior, often focusing on various subcultures and communities.
Who are some notable collaborators of Christopher Guest?
Christopher Guest frequently collaborates with actors such as Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, and Michael McKean. Together, they contribute to the unique comedic style of his films.