Christopher Guest

Actor

Born: February 5, 1948 (age 78)
From: New York City, New York, USA

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…

Filmography (63)

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)
Nigel Tufnel
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020)
Count Rugen
Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin (2018)
Director
Mascots (2016)
Director
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)
Self - Actor
Misery Loves Comedy (2015)
Self
The Invention of Lying (2009)
Nathan Goldfrappe
Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer (2009)
Self
Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place
Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place (2009)
Nigel Tufnel
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead (2009)
Nigel Tufnel
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
Ivan the Terrible
The Thick of It (2007)
Director
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
Self
For Your Consideration (2006)
Director
Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005)
Lord Cromer
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)
Self
A Mighty Wind (2003)
Director
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001)
Self
Ohh Nooo!!! Mr. Bill's Classics! (2000)
Director
Best in Show (2000)
Director
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi (2000)
Nigel Tufnel
Small Soldiers (1998)
Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice)
Almost Heroes (1998)
Director
Waiting for Guffman (1997)
Director
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1994)
Director
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992)
Nigel Tufnel / Alan Barrows
A Few Good Men (1992)
Dr. Stone
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992)
Nigel Tufnel
Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991)
Nigel Tufnel
Partners in Life (1990)
El Supremo