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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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) | Director / Writer | 6 |
| 2 | Mascots (2016) | Director / Writer | 5.8 |
| 3 | Misery Loves Comedy (2015) | Self | 7 |
| 4 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015) | Self - Actor | 8 |
| 5 | Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead (2009) | Nigel Tufnel | - |
| 6 | The Invention of Lying (2009) | Nathan Goldfrappe | 6.4 |
| 7 | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) | Ivan the Terrible | 6.5 |
| 8 | Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) | Self | - |
| 9 | Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005) Oscars 2006 | Lord Cromer | 6.8 |
| 10 | A Mighty Wind (2003) Oscars 2004 | Director / Writer | 8 |
| 11 | As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) | Self | - |
| 12 | Best in Show (2000) | Director / Writer | 7.8 |
| 13 | Small Soldiers (1998) | Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice) | 7 |
| 14 | Almost Heroes (1998) | Director / Writer | 6.5 |
| 15 | Waiting for Guffman (1996) | Director / Writer | 6.3 |
| 16 | Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1994) | Director / Writer | - |
| 17 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992) | Director / Writer | - |
| 18 | A Few Good Men (1992) | Dr. Stone | 7.4 |
| 19 | Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992) | Nigel Tufnel | 7 |
| 20 | Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8 (1990) | Self | - |
| 21 | The Big Picture (1989) | Director / Writer | - |
| 22 | Sticky Fingers (1988) | Sam | - |
| 23 | The Princess Bride (1987) | Count Rugen | 8.1 |
| 24 | Beyond Therapy (1987) | Bob | - |
| 25 | Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started (1986) | Chip Dimentebella | - |
| 26 | Little Shop of Horrors (1986) | The First Customer | 7.4 |
| 27 | This Is Spinal Tap (1984) | Director / Writer | 6.9 |
| 28 | Heartbeeps (1981) | Calvin | - |
| 29 | Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981) | Director / Writer | - |
| 30 | The Long Riders (1980) | Charlie Ford | 7.5 |
| 31 | Girlfriends (1978) | Eric | - |
| 32 | The Fortune (1975) | Boy Lover | - |
| 33 | Death Wish (1974) | Patrolman Reilly | 7.4 |
| 34 | Lemmings (1973) | Various | 4 |
| 35 | The Hot Rock (1972) | Policeman | 6.5 |
| 36 | The Hospital (1971) | Resident (uncredited) | 7.5 |
