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Christopher Guest
- Name
- Christopher Guest
- Date of Birth
- Thursday February 5 1948
- Born
- New York (New York)
- Nationality
- American
- Partial Biography
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A titled Englishman born and raised in New York, an unsettlingly deadpan interview subject capable of passionate and frenetic onscreen portrayals, a successful screenwriter and director who does his best…Full Christopher Guest Biography…
Partial Filmography
- For Your Consideration (2007) 12A (Contains one use of strong language and moderate sex references)Played "Jay Berman", Director, Screenplay, Guitar, Song (The Purim Song), Song (Stand Up), Song (You Were Never There for Me), Original Music
- Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005) 12A (Contains moderate sex references and one use of strong language)Played "Lord Cromer"
- A Mighty Wind (2004) 12A (Contains moderate sex references)Played "Alan Barrows", Director, Screenplay, Song ("Old Joe's Place"), Song ("Just That Kinda Day"), Song ("Skeletons of Quinto"), Song Performer ("Irv's Blues"), Song ("Barnyard Symphony"), Song ("A Mighty Wind")
- Best In Show (2001) 12A (for language and sex-related material)Played "Harlan Pepper", Director, screenplay, Song Performer ("Louisianna Nights")
- This Is Spinal Tap (2000) 15Played "Nigel Tufnel", screenplay, Music Performer
- Small Soldiers (1998) PG (For some menacing action/violence and brief drug references)Played "Voice of of Slamfist"
- Almost Heroes (1998) (For crude humor and nudity)Director
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) Played "Corky St Clair", Director, screenplay, music and lyrics
- A Few Good Men (1992) Played "Dr Stone"
- The Princess Bride (1987) PGPlayed "Count Rugan"
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Awards
- The National Board of Review (2005) Best Ensemble - "Mrs. Henderson Presents"
- Grammy Award (2004) Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - "A Mighty Wind"
- Broadcast Film Annual Critics' Choice (2003) Best Song - "A Mighty Wind"
- The Critics' Choice Awards (2003) Best Song - "A Mighty Wind"
- Emmy (1975) Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special - "Lily Tomlin"
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