Christopher Guest - Actor Profile

Christopher Guest

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 5, 1948
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Christopher Guest, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Christopher Guest reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Christopher Guest's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Christopher Guest remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Partners in Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Christopher Guest Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Christopher Guest's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Christopher Guest.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Nigel Tufnel Average Similar →
2020 A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion Count Rugen Average Similar →
2016 Mascots Corky St. Clair Flop Similar →
2015 Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Self - Actor Hit Similar →
2015 Misery Loves Comedy Self Average Similar →
2009 The Invention of Lying Nathan Goldfrappe Average Similar →
2009 Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place Nigel Tufnel Flop Similar →
2009 Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead Nigel Tufnel Average Similar →
2009 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Ivan the Terrible Average Similar →
2007 Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Self Hit Similar →
2006 For Your Consideration Jay Berman Average Similar →
2005 Mrs. Henderson Presents Lord Cromer Hit Similar →
2003 A Mighty Wind Alan Barrows Hit Similar →
2001 As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' Self Hit Similar →
2000 Best in Show Harlan Pepper Hit Similar →
2000 Catching Up with Marty DiBergi Nigel Tufnel Flop Similar →
1998 Small Soldiers Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice) Hit Similar →
1996 Waiting for Guffman Corky St. Clair Hit Similar →
1992 A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Nigel Tufnel / Alan Barrows Average Similar →
1992 A Few Good Men Dr. Stone Super Hit Similar →
1992 Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Nigel Tufnel Super Hit Similar →
1991 Amnesty International's Big 30 Nigel Tufnel Flop Similar →
1990 Partners in Life El Supremo Super Hit Similar →
1989 Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Self Super Hit Similar →
1989 I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood Antoninus DiMentabella Average Similar →
1988 Sticky Fingers Sam Average Similar →
1987 The Princess Bride Count Rugen Super Hit Similar →
1987 Beyond Therapy Bob Flop Similar →
1986 Little Shop of Horrors The First Customer Hit Similar →
1986 Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started Chip Dimentebella Flop Similar →
1985 Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas - Super Hit Similar →
1984 This Is Spinal Tap Nigel Tufnel Hit Similar →
1982 A Piano for Mrs. Cimino Philip Ryan Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Million Dollar Infield Bucky Frische Flop Similar →
1981 Heartbeeps Calvin Flop Similar →
1981 Spinal Tap: The Final Tour Nigel Tufnel Average Similar →
1980 The Missing Link No Lobes Flop Similar →
1980 The Long Riders Charlie Ford Hit Similar →
1980 Haywire The TV Director Flop Similar →
1979 The Last Word Roger Flop Similar →
1978 Girlfriends Eric Hit Similar →
1978 The Billion Dollar Bubble Al Green Hit Similar →
1978 How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness - Flop Similar →
1977 It Happened One Christmas Harry Bailey Flop Similar →
1975 The Fortune Boy Lover Flop Similar →
1974 Death Wish Patrolman Reilly Hit Similar →
1973 Lemmings Various Flop Similar →
1972 The Hot Rock Policeman Hit Similar →
1971 The Hospital Resident (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Christopher Guest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Christopher Guest?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Christopher Guest is "Partners in Life" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Christopher Guest acted in?

Christopher Guest has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Christopher Guest?

Other notable films include "Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas", "Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer", and "A Piano for Mrs. Cimino".