Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

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 mockumentary films such as Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also acted in the films Death Wish (1974), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), and A Few Good Men (1992); and was a regular cast member on the 10th season of Saturday Night Live.

Guest holds a hereditary British peerage as the 5th Baron Haden-Guest. He was active in the House of Lords until the 1999 reform abolished his seat. When using his title, he is normally styled as Lord Haden-Guest. Guest is married to the actress Jamie Lee Curtis.

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Christopher Guest Movies

Discover the best Christopher Guest movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Christopher Guest ranked by year and score.

1

For Your Consideration (2006)

Comedy
When a forgotten character actor delivers an unexpectedly luminous performance in a scrappy indie production, studio insiders begin whispering her name for awards season. Suddenly, the small film finds itself...
Score 5.8
2

Best in Show (2000)

Comedy
Christopher Guest assembles a mockumentary portrait of dog show obsession, following an assortment of eccentric handlers and their meticulously groomed companions toward the Mayflower Kennel Club championship. From nervous neurotics...
Score 6.9
3

A Few Good Men (1992)

Drama
Lt. Daniel Kaffee coasts through his military law career on charm and plea deals, so nobody expects much when he's handed a murder case involving two Marines at Guantanamo Bay....
Score 7.5
4

The Princess Bride (1987)

Adventure Comedy Family
A grandfather reads aloud to his sick grandson, and the story that spills out is gloriously absurd: a farm boy turned pirate, a princess who refuses to stop loving him,...
Score 7.7
5

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Comedy Horror
Seymour, a meek florist's assistant with unrequited feelings for his coworker Audrey, discovers an exotic plant with an insatiable appetite for blood. As Audrey II grows increasingly vocal about its...
Score 7.0
6

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Comedy Music
Rob Reiner's mockumentary follows Spinal Tap, a British heavy metal band whose legendary incompetence and inflated self-regard have become their defining feature. As the group attempts a comeback tour, we...
Score 7.4
7

The Hot Rock (1972)

Comedy Crime
Career thief Dortmunder assembles a crew for what seems like a straightforward museum heist: lift one very large, very valuable diamond and disappear. Simple enough, except nothing goes according to...
Score 6.6

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Christopher Guest are For Your Consideration, Best in Show, and A Few Good Men.
How many movies and TV shows has Christopher Guest starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 7 titles starring Christopher Guest, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Christopher Guest maintains a strong average user rating of 7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.