Christopher Guest
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 5, 1948 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1971–2025 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 123 credits in database
Biography
Christopher Guest is a male actor born on February 5, 1948, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in the film industry, with a focus on acting. Guest has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 90 known credits. He is also known by the name Christopher Haden-Guest. Guest's acting career spans multiple genres and styles, including comedy and satire. He has worked with various directors and actors throughout his career, contributing to his extensive body of work in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Christopher Guest is a British-American actor known for his work in various film and television projects. He has appeared in a number of notable films, including Death Wish, Little Shop of Horrors, The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men. Guest's acting career spans multiple decades, with his earliest known film credit being in the 1974 film Death Wish.
In addition to his film work, Guest has also acted in television projects, although specific details about these credits are not provided. He is known for his versatility as an actor, having appeared in a range of genres and film styles. Guest's filmography showcases his ability to adapt to different roles and collaborate with various directors and writers.
Guest's acting career is marked by a diverse range of credits, with over 90 known acting credits to his name. His work in film and television has established him as a respected and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
123 titles- Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) as Nigel Tufnel
- Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) Writer
- Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) Characters
- Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) Producer
- Sunlight (2025) Executive Producer
- Alok: Biology! (2024) Executive Producer
- Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020) as Count Rugen
- Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin (2018) Director
- Mascots (2016) as Corky St. Clair
- Mascots (2016) Writer
- Mascots (2016) Director
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015) as Self - Actor
- Family Tree (2013) as Dave Chadwick
- Family Tree (2013) Creator
- Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice (2012) Executive Producer
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) as Ivan the Terrible
- The Invention of Lying (2009) as Nathan Goldfrappe
- Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead (2009) as Nigel Tufnel
- Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer (2009) as Self
- Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place (2009) as Nigel Tufnel
- The Thick of It (2007) Director
- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) as Self
- For Your Consideration (2006) as Jay Berman
- For Your Consideration (2006) Director
- For Your Consideration (2006) Writer
- For Your Consideration (2006) Musician
- Ricky Gervais Meets... (2006) as Christopher Guest
- Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005) as Lord Cromer
- Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Nigel Tufnel - Guest/Musical Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- A Mighty Wind (2003) as Alan Barrows
- A Mighty Wind (2003) Director
- A Mighty Wind (2003) Writer
- As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) as Self
- Best in Show (2000) as Harlan Pepper
- Best in Show (2000) Director
- Best in Show (2000) Writer
- Catching Up with Marty DiBergi (2000) as Nigel Tufnel
- Ohh Nooo!!! Mr. Bill's Classics! (2000) Director
- Dilbert (1999) as The Dupey (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Stanley S. Squarepants (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Clem Clam (voice)
- The Early Show (1999) as Nigel Tufnel
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Small Soldiers (1998) as Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice)
- Almost Heroes (1998) Director
- The View (1997) as Self
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) as Corky St. Clair
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) Director
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) Writer
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) Lyricist
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) Original Music Composer
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1994) Director
- Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1994) Original Music Composer
- Animaniacs (1993) as Umlatt (voice)
- A Few Good Men (1992) as Dr. Stone
- A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992) as Nigel Tufnel / Alan Barrows
- A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992) Producer
- A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992) Writer
- Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992) as Nigel Tufnel
- Morton & Hayes (1991) Writer
- Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) as Nigel Tufnel
- Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8 (1990) as Self
- Partners in Life (1990) as El Supremo
- The Simpsons (1989) as Nigel Tufnel (voice)
- The Big Picture (1989) Director
- The Big Picture (1989) Story
- The Big Picture (1989) Screenplay
- Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) as Self
- I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989) as Antoninus DiMentabella
- Sticky Fingers (1988) as Sam
- The Princess Bride (1987) as Count Rugen
- Beyond Therapy (1987) as Bob
- Little Shop of Horrors (1986) as The First Customer
- Johnny Appleseed (1986) Director
- Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started (1986) as Chip Dimentebella
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) Director
- Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985)
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) as Nigel Tufnel
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Original Music Composer
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Writer
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as H.J. Cummings
- A Piano for Mrs. Cimino (1982) as Philip Ryan
- The Million Dollar Infield (1982) as Bucky Frische
- Heartbeeps (1981) as Calvin
- Likely Stories Vol. 1 (1981)
- Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981) as Nigel Tufnel
- Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981) Writer
- The Long Riders (1980) as Charlie Ford
- The Missing Link (1980) as No Lobes
- Haywire (1980) as The TV Director
- CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self
- Blind Ambition (1979) as Jeb Stuart Magruder
- The T.V. Show (1979)
- The T.V. Show (1979) Writer
- The T.V. Show (1979) Musician
- The Last Word (1979) as Roger
- The Chevy Chase National Humor Test (1979)
- The Chevy Chase National Humor Test (1979) Writer
- Girlfriends (1978) as Eric
- Peeping Times (1978) Writer
- The Billion Dollar Bubble (1978) as Al Green
- How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness (1978)
- The Andros Targets (1977) as Gordon Hamilton
- It Happened One Christmas (1977) as Harry Bailey
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Nigel Tufnel (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Director
- The Fortune (1975) as Boy Lover
- Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975)
- Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975) Writer
- Death Wish (1974) as Patrolman Reilly
- Lemmings (1973) as Various
- The Hot Rock (1972) as Policeman
- All in the Family (1971) as Jim
- The Hospital (1971) as Resident (uncredited)
- Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale as Nigel Tufnel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christopher Guest best known for?
Christopher Guest is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025).
When and where was Christopher Guest born?
Christopher Guest was born on February 5, 1948 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Christopher Guest have?
Christopher Guest has accumulated over 123 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Christopher Guest's background in cinema and television?
Christopher Guest is a male actor born on February 5, 1948, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in the film industry, with a focus on acting. Guest has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 90 known credits. He is also known by the name Christopher Haden-Guest. Guest's a...
Christopher Guest by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Animaniacs (1993) as Umlatt (voice) — aged about 45
- The Simpsons (1989) as Nigel Tufnel (voice) — aged about 41
- All in the Family (1971) as Jim — aged about 23
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Stanley S. Squarepants (voice) — aged about 51
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Clem Clam (voice) — aged about 51
- The Princess Bride (1987) as Count Rugen — aged about 39
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