Date of Birth: February 5, 1948
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: *Not applicable (as of the most recent update in 2023)*
Biography
Christopher Haden-Guest, born on February 5, 1948, is an American-British screenwriter, composer, musician, director, actor, and comedian. He is best known for his mockumentary-style films, including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Waiting for Guffman,” “Best in Show,” “A Mighty Wind,” and “For Your Consideration.” Guest often collaborates with a troupe of actors, including Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Michael McKean, and Parker Posey, creating a unique brand of improvisational comedy. Guest was born in New York City to a British United Nations diplomat and a former vice president of casting at CBS. He was educated at the High School of Music & Art in New York City and Bard College. In 1996, Guest succeeded to the British peerage as the 5th Baron Haden-Guest, rendering him a life member of the House of Lords until the House of Lords Act 1999, which removed most hereditary peers’ right to sit in the House. Throughout his career, Guest has also been involved in music, notably as a member of the spoof heavy metal band Spinal Tap, portraying the character Nigel Tufnel. He married actress Jamie Lee Curtis in 1984, and they have two adopted children.
5 Interesting Facts about Christopher Guest
1. Christopher Guest holds dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom.
2. He was a writer and performer on “Saturday Night Live” during the 1984-85 season.
3. Guest’s father, Peter Haden-Guest, was a British diplomat and a United Nations official.
4. His character in “This Is Spinal Tap,” Nigel Tufnel, had an amplifier that “goes to eleven,” a phrase that has entered into pop culture lexicon.
5. Christopher Guest is a talented musician and has played guitar, mandolin, and other instruments in his films.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Christopher Guest
1. “There’s nothing more fun than sitting in a room having a bunch of people creating something.”
2. “The reason I chose this profession is that I am a profoundly lazy man.”
3. “I have no interest in directing other people’s scripts.”
4. “If we could all just laugh at ourselves, in hard times or good times, it would be an incredible world.”
5. “The success of any movie, regardless of genre, depends on the actors’ performances.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Christopher Guest’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
Christopher Guest and Jamie Lee Curtis have two adopted children: Annie Guest, born in 1986, and Thomas Guest, born in 1996.
Relevant Links
1. [Christopher Guest – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001302/
2. [Christopher Guest – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Guest
3. [Christopher Guest – The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/christopher-guest
