Christopher Guest
Date of birth: 1948-02-05
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: کریستوفر گست, Christopher Haden-Guest
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 House of Lords reformed as a democratically-elected chamber. Despite initial activity in the Lords, his career there was cut short by the House of Lords Act 1999. When using his title, he is normally styled for short as Lord Haden-Guest. Description above from the Wikipedia article Christopher Guest, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
A Few Good Men
1992-12-11
When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assi
The Princess Bride
1987-09-25
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley mu
Mrs. Henderson Presents
2005-09-08
Eccentric 70-year-old widow purchases the Windmill Theatre in London as a post-widowhood hobby. Afte
This Is Spinal Tap
1984-03-02
"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get
Small Soldiers
1998-07-10
When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their bat
The Invention of Lying
2009-10-02
Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lyi
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978-02-22
A 1978 special starring Mary Tyler Moore, Harvey Korman, and John Ritter. Dick Van Dyke guest stars.
A Mighty Wind
2003-04-16
Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following
Best in Show
2000-09-29
The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air
The Long Riders
1980-05-16
The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of
The Hospital
1971-12-14
Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his perso
Waiting for Guffman
1996-08-21
Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town m
The Missing Link
1980-05-21
A woman in prehistoric times gives birth to twins, one of whom is rejected by the tribe and adopted
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009-05-20
Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a p
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
1982-02-03
An elderly widow must find meaning and activity in her life when her son suggests she is no longer c
The Fortune
1975-05-20
A couple of bumbling 1920s hustlers attempt to obtain the fortune of an heiress. Nothing will stop t
Heartbeeps
1981-12-18
Two domestic robots fall in love and run off together.
Beyond Therapy
1987-02-27
Manhattanites Bruce and Prudence are each looking for a meaningful romantic relationship and have be
The Million Dollar Infield
1982-02-02
Four wealthy Long Islanders play for an amateur softball team. All four men suffer from profound per
Lemmings
1973-01-25
Woodstock with a death wish.
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
1992-08-12
A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica is a two-part documentary about the process of making the
Sticky Fingers
1988-05-06
Two dippy roommates, struggling musicians Lolly and Hattie, are asked by a drug-dealing friend-of-a-
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
2025-09-12
The now estranged bandmates of Spinal Tap are forced to reunite for one final concert, hoping it wil
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
1986-08-09
In this parody of "Spinal Tap," a documentary film crew follows comic Billy Crystal as he prepares f
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007-10-13
The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's con
Haywire
1980-05-14
Based on the autobiography of Brooke Hayward, daughter of famous Broadway producer Leland Hayward an
Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place
2009-08-25
Spinal Tap, having put Stonehenge on the map in their legendary song about the world heritage site,
Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer
2009-09-01
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer perform songs from their films and other project
Misery Loves Comedy
2015-01-23
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, act
Amnesty International's Big 30
1991-12-28
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, A
For Your Consideration
2006-11-17
The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the p
The Hot Rock
1972-01-26
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only th
Girlfriends
1978-08-11
A photographer and her best friend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and d
The Chevy Chase National Humor Test
1979-05-10
1979 comedy special starring Chevy Chase in the vein of Saturday Night Live.
Partners in Life
1990-08-31
During the Great Depression, a bumbling duo travels the country looking for employment. But they win
Little Shop of Horrors
1986-12-19
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
2015-01-25
A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, f
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
1994-12-07
Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, makes another final reunion. After all, it's rock'n'roll
The Last Word
1979-10-10
When politicians try to force out a renter in a corrupt real-estate deal, the man decides to take ma
Mascots
2016-10-11
Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989-09-24
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, m
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8
1990-01-01
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Aerosmith, Poison, Damn
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
1985-01-01
A made for Showtime network comedy special with numerous skits and music starring Martin Short and f
Death Wish
1974-07-24
After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man v
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'
2001-09-04
A "behinds the scenes" documentary about the making of the 1987 film THE PRINCESS BRIDE with origina
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
1992-12-31
Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out whe
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead
2009-06-16
The concept of Back from the Dead is that Spinal Tap has reunited in honor of the 25th anniversary o
The Billion Dollar Bubble
1978-06-08
The Billion Dollar Bubble is a 1976 film made for the BBC series Horizon and directed by Brian Gibso
Likely Stories Vol. 1
1981-01-01
Short Comedy Films, Video & Animation featuring the directing debuts of Rob Reiner, & Christopher Gu
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989-06-03
In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical pe
It Happened One Christmas
1977-12-11
It's Christmas Eve 1944 in the small town of Bedford Falls, New York. A despondent and suicidal Mary
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi
2000-09-12
Produced for the "This is Spinal Tap" Special Edition DVD.
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
2020-09-13
The cast of The Princess Bride is together again! The stars of the iconic 1987 fantasy film reunited
Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale
Shot at Stonehenge, the mysterious landmark that we now know must have been erected thousands of yea