Biography
One of the most unique voices in contemporary comedy, Christopher Guest earned a following with the acutely observed characters and spontaneous improvised spirit of "This is Spinal Tap" (1984), "Waiting for Guffman" (1997), and "Best in Show" (2000). Offbeat and satirical in nature, Guest's portraits of regular people with big dreams were effectively compelling as they steered clear of the mean spirit of Guest's early days as a writer for …
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Career Milestones
2009 | Portrayed 'Ivan the Terrible' in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" |
2006 | Co-wrote, directed and co-starred in Academy Awards parody, "For Your Consideration" |
2003 | Co-Wrote (with Eugene Levy), directed and co-starred in "A Mighty Wind"; earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his screenplay |
2001 | Wrote, directed and starred in the dog show-themed comedy, "Best in Show" |
1998 | Directed the comedy "Almost Heroes" |
1997 | Wrote, directed and starred in the cult hit "Waiting for Guffman" |
1993 | Directed Daryl Hannah in the title role of "Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman" (HBO) |
1992 | Again collaborated with Rob Reiner for "A Few Good Men" |
1991 | Executive produced the CBS sitcom "Morton and Hayes"; also directed premiere episode |
1989 | Made directorial debut with the Hollywood satire, "The Big Picture"; also co-wrote |
1988 | Co-starred with Mayron in "Sticky Fingers" |
1987 | Re-teamed with Reiner for "The Princess Bride" |
1984 | Hired on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for one year only |
1984 | Had breakthrough role as guitarist Nigel Hufnel in Rob Reiner's mockumentary, "This Is Spinal Tap"; and co-wrote |
1981 | Re-teamed with Melanie Mayron in "Heartbeeps" |
1980 | Appeared with his brother Nicholas in Walter Hill's western, "The Long Riders" |
1979 | Played Jeb Stuart Magruder in the CBS miniseries, "Blind Ambition" |
1978 | First romantic lead opposite Melanie Mayron in "Girlfriends" |
1977 | Made TV episodic debut on "All in the Family" (CBS) |
1977 | TV-movie debut, "Billion Dollar Bubble" (NBC) |
1975 | Co-wrote and performed in "The Lily Tomlin Special" (ABC) |
1975 | Regular player on the ABC variety series, "Saturday Night With Howard Cosell" |
1973 | Was a member of the ensemble "National Lampoon's Lemmings" at the Village Gate Theatre in NYC |
1972 | Cast as Norman in Michael Weller's "Moonchildren" on Broadway |
1971 | Feature film debut playing a resident in "The Hospital" |
1970 | Broadway debut, "Room Service" |
1969 | Made Off-Broadway debut in "Little Murders" |
1967 | First collaboration with Michael McKean, playing in a band in New York |
1966 | Began acting at New Haven's Long Wharf Theater |
Awards
2004 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay in A Mighty Wind |
2003 | Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in A Mighty Wind |
2001 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Director in Best in Show |
1998 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead in Waiting for Guffman |
1998 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay in Waiting for Guffman |