Christopher Guest Short biography
Christopher Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest, is a renowned American-British actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, producer, and musician. He is widely recognized for his work in mockumentary films, including 'This Is Spinal Tap' (1984), 'Waiting for Guffman' (1996), 'Best in Show' (2000), and 'A Mighty Wind' (2003), often featuring largely improvised dialogue and a recurring ensemble cast. Guest was a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' from 1984 to 1985 and has appeared in numerous other films and television shows such as 'The Princess Bride' and 'A Few Good Men'. He is married to actress Jamie Lee Curtis and is known for his dry comedic sensibility and musical versatility. He received a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for 'A Mighty Wind'.
