Christopher Guest

Christopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born February 5, 1948), usually simply known as Christopher Guest, is an English-American actor, comedian, director, musician, and screenwriter. He is known for his work in This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and in For Your Consideration. He has won an Emmy Award.

Christopher Guest
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Guest speaking at Vancouver Film School in 2008
Born
Christopher Haden-Guest

February 5, 1948 (aged 78)
NationalityBritish-American
CitizenshipUnited States
United Kingdom
EducationThe High School of Music & Art
Alma materNew York University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • director
  • musician
  • screenwriter
Years active1971–present
Notable work
This Is Spinal Tap
The Princess Bride
Best In Show
A Mighty Wind
For Your Consideration
Spouse(s)Jamie Lee Curtis (1984–present; 2 children)
RelativesTony Curtis (father-in-law),
Janet Leigh (mother-in-law),
Kelly Curtis (sister-in-law)

Biography

Guest was born on February 5, 1948 in New York City, New York.[1] He studied at The High School of Music & Art and at New York University.

Guest married Jamie Lee Curtis in 1984. They have two adopted children.

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References

  1. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage II (2003)Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd. p. 1716.

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