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Christopher Guest

Feb 05, 1948 (77 years old) in 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 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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Known For

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The Simpsons
Nigel Tufnel (voice)
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Animaniacs
Umlatt (voice)
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St. Elsewhere
H.J. Cummings
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SpongeBob SquarePants
Stanley S. Squarepants (voice)
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The Princess Bride
Count Rugen
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All in the Family
Jim
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Laverne & Shirley
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A Few Good Men
Dr. Stone
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Where Are They Now?
Self
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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Nigel Tufnel

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