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Christopher Guest | |
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 Guest speaking at Vancouver Film School, July 18, 2008 | |
| Born | Christopher Haden-Guest February 5, 1948 |
| Nationality | British-American |
| Citizenship | United States United Kingdom |
| Education | The High School of Music & Art |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, musician |
| Years active | 1971–present |
Notable work | This Is Spinal Tap The Princess Bride Best In Show A Mighty Wind For Your Consideration |
| Home town | New York City, New York |
| Spouse(s) | Jamie Lee Curtis (1984–present; 2 children) |
| Relatives | Tony Curtis (father-in-law), Janet Leigh (mother-in-law), Kelly Curtis (sister-in-law) |
Christopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born February 5, 1948), usually simply known as Christopher Guest, is an English-American screenwriter, composer, musician, movie producer and director, movie, television, stage, and voice actor, and comedian. 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.
Early life[change | change source]
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.
Marriage and family[change | change source]
Guest married Jamie Lee Curtis in 1984. They have two adopted children.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Mosley, Charles, ed. (2003). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage. II (107th ed.). Wilmington, Delaware: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd. p. 1716.
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