Highest rated as cast or director
Christopher Guest's 5 titles from the 2000s have a median Balasaur Score of 70, led by Best in Show (78) and A Mighty Wind (76), against 43 for those from the 1990s.
Biography
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.
Acted in 61
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
An SNL Thanksgiving
(archive footage)
- 2020
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
Count Rugen
2010s
- 2016
- 2013
Family Tree
Dave Chadwick · 3 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead
Nigel Tufnel
- 2006
Ricky Gervais Meets...
Christopher Guest · 1 episode
- 2005
- 2003
- 2000
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi
Nigel Tufnel
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1993
- 1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Nigel Tufnel / Alan Barrows
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
Nigel Tufnel
- 1991
Amnesty International's Big 30
Nigel Tufnel
- 1990
Partners in Life
El Supremo
1980s
- 1989
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Antoninus DiMentabella
- 1988
Sticky Fingers
Sam
- 1987
Beyond Therapy
Bob
- 1986
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
Chip Dimentebella
- 1985
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Rajiv Vindaloo
- 1984
- 1982
The Million Dollar Infield
Bucky Frische
- 1981
Heartbeeps
Calvin
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
Nigel Tufnel
Likely Stories Vol. 1
Movie
- 1980
The Missing Link
No Lobes
Haywire
The TV Director
1970s
- 1979
The Last Word
Roger
The T.V. Show
Movie
Blind Ambition
Jeb Stuart Magruder · 4 episodes
- 1978
Girlfriends
Eric
The Billion Dollar Bubble
Al Green
- 1977
It Happened One Christmas
Harry Bailey
The Andros Targets
Gordon Hamilton · 1 episode
- 1976
- 1975
Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell
TV
- 1974
- 1973
Lemmings
Various
- 1972
- 1971
No release date
Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale
Nigel Tufnel
Wrote 15
2010s
- 2016
2000s
- 2006
- 2003
- 2000
1990s
- 1997
- 1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Writer
- 1991
Morton & Hayes
Writer
1980s
- 1989
The Big Picture
Story, Screenplay
- 1984
- 1981
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
Writer
1970s
- 1979
The T.V. Show
Writer
- 1978
Peeping Times
Writer
- 1975
Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell
Writer
Directed 14
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
2000s
- 2007
The Thick of It
Director
- 2006
- 2003
- 2000
Ohh Nooo!!! Mr. Bill's Classics!
Director
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1994
1980s
- 1989
The Big Picture
Director
- 1986
Johnny Appleseed
Director
- 1985
1970s
- 1975
Sound 5
2000s
- 2006
1990s
- 1997
- 1994
1980s
- 1984
1970s
- 1979
The T.V. Show
Musician
Produced 5
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
Alok: Biology!
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2012
Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Producer
Created 1
2010s
- 2013
Family Tree
Creator
Appearances13
2000s
- 2009
Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer
Self
- 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
- 2005
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Self
- 2001
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'
Self
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
- 1997
- 1990
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8
Self
1980s
- 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
