Christopher Guest

Christopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born February 5, 1948 in New York City), known as Christopher Guest, is an actor, writer, director, composer, and musician. His father was an English-born Baron and his mother was an American of Jewish descent.

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February 5 - 1948 - New York City - English - American - Jewish

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He is best known for his portrayal of Nigel Tufnel in the mockumentary movie This is Spinal Tap, and his time as a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live (1984-1985). Guest made his first appearance as Tufnel on the 1980 album Lenny and the Squigtones by "Lenny and Squiggy"' (comedians Michael McKean and David Lander).

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Nigel Tufnel - Mockumentary - This is Spinal Tap - NBC - Saturday Night Live - Lenny and the Squigtones - Michael McKean - David Lander

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He went on to write, act in, and direct several other heavily improvised mockumentaries:

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• Waiting for Guffman (1996) - as Corky St. Clair
• Best in Show (2000) - as Harlan Pepper
• A Mighty Wind (2003) - as Alan Barrows

He also appeared as Count Rugen in The Princess Bride, and as Dr. Stone in the 1992 film A Few Good Men.

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The Princess Bride - A Few Good Men

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In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, he was voted amongst the top 50 comedy acts ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders.

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In April 2005, he announced he would no longer make "mockumentaries", because he didn't find them funny anymore. However, it has since been confirmed that another "mockumentary" is planned. The film, For Your Consideration, has been confirmed by actors Michael McKean and Ricky Gervais. It is a documentary focusing on an actor and his groupies as he is filming a movie.

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For Your Consideration - Ricky Gervais

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