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Christopher Guest (I)

Actor | Writer | Soundtrack

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U.S.-born actor, director, writer, musician, and composer best known for his mockumentaries, poking fun at heavy metal music, small town theatre, dog shows, folk music and film-making itself, ... read full biography

Known for This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003)

Details

Feb 5, 1948 (age 71) | 5' 11" (1.80m)

External links

19 links

Images (148)

Still of Christopher Guest in Saturday Night Live

Still of Christopher Guest in Saturday Night Live and Kathleen Turner/John Waite

Still of Christopher Guest in Saturday Night Live and Ed Asner/The Kinks

Still of Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jim Belushi, Martin Short, Mary Gross, Rich Hall, Gary Kroeger, Harry Shearer and Pamela Stephenson in Saturday Night Live

Still of Christopher Guest, Ron Gans and Melanie Mayron in Heartbeeps

Still of Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer

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Awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 8 wins & 19 nominations

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Filmography

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209 titles

Past Film & Video (50 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$30MM
Mascots (2016) Corky St. Clair, Director, Writer Corky St. Clair, Director, Writer See fewer	$20MM
Hollywood Hoax (2015) Dedicatee Dedicatee See fewer	CAD 1K
Her Master's Voice (2012) Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
The Invention of Lying (2009) Nathan Goldfrappe Nathan Goldfrappe See fewer	$18MM	$7MM	$18MM	$32MM
Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place (2009) (Short) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) Ivan the Terrible Ivan the Terrible See fewer	$150MM	$54MM	$177MM	$413MM
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead (2009) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
It Might Get Loud (2008) Writer ("Big Bottom") Writer ("Big Bottom") See fewer		$93K	$1.6MM	$1.9MM
The Artist as a Young Man: A Portrait of Cameron Fairchild (2008) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$10K
The Art of Fencing (2007) (Video) - Actor Actor See fewer
For Your Consideration (2006) Jay Berman, Director, Musician (guitar), Writer ("The Purim Song", "Stand Up", "You Were Never There for Me"), Writer Jay Berman, Director, Musician (guitar), Writer ("The Purim Song", "Stand Up", "You Were Never There for Me"), Writer See fewer	$12MM	$372K	$5.5MM	$5.9MM
The Harry Smith Project Live (2006) (Video) - Alan Barrows Alan Barrows See fewer
Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) Lord Cromer Lord Cromer See fewer	$20MM	$55K	$11MM	$28MM
A Mighty Wind (2003) Alan Barrows, Director, Performer ("Irv's Blues"), Writer ("Old Joe's Place", "Just That Kinda Day", "Skeletons Of Quinto", "Barnyard Symphony", "A Mighty Wind"), Writer Alan Barrows, Director, Performer ("Irv's Blues"), Writer ("Old Joe's Place", "Just That Kinda Day", "Skeletons Of Quinto", "Barnyard Symphony", "A Mighty Wind"), Writer See fewer		$2.1MM	$18MM	$19MM
Code of Conduct (2001) (Video) - Himself, Special Thanks Himself, Special Thanks See fewer
Best in Show (2000) Harlan Pepper, Director, Musician (sitar) (as Lord Haden-Guest), Performer ("Louisiana Nights"), Writer ("Louisiana Nights"), Writer Harlan Pepper, Director, Musician (sitar) (as Lord Haden-Guest), Performer ("Louisiana Nights"), Writer ("Louisiana Nights"), Writer See fewer	$10MM	$413K	$19MM	$21MM
Neon Genesis Evangelion: ReDeath (2000) (Video) - Writer ("Sex Farm") Writer ("Sex Farm") See fewer
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi (2000) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
Small Soldiers (1998) Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice) Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice) See fewer	$40MM	$14MM	$55MM	$55MM
Almost Heroes (1998) Director Director See fewer	$30MM	$2.8MM	$6.1MM	$6.1MM
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1998) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel, Musician, Writer Nigel Tufnel, Musician, Writer See fewer	$50K
Waiting for Guffman (1996) Corky St. Clair, Composer, Director, Composer (lyrics), Performer ("Corky's Funky Dance", "A Penny For Your Thoughts"), … See more Corky St. Clair, Composer, Director, Composer (lyrics), Performer ("Corky's Funky Dance", "A Penny For Your Thoughts"), Writer ("Covered Wagons, Open-toed Shoes", "Stool Boom", "A Penny For Your Thoughts", "Nothing Ever Happens On Mars", "Nothing Ever Happens In Blaine" (uncredited), "Red, White and Blaine Overture" (uncredited), "Unknown" (uncredited)), Writer See fewer	$4MM	$38K	$2.9MM	$2.9MM
Joe Satriani: The Satch Tapes (1993) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
A Few Good Men (1992) Dr. Stone Dr. Stone See fewer	$41MM	$16MM	$141MM	$243MM
A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
Spinal Tap: Bitch School (1992) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	$50K
Spinal Tap: Break Like the Wind - The Videos (1992) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel (as Nigel Tufnel), Composer (as Nigel Tufnel), Musician, Writer (as Nigel Tufnel) Nigel Tufnel (as Nigel Tufnel), Composer (as Nigel Tufnel), Musician, Writer (as Nigel Tufnel) See fewer
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) Writer ("Gimme Some Money") Writer ("Gimme Some Money") See fewer		$4.2MM	$25MM	$25MM
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School (1990) (Short) - Angel Angel See fewer	$34K
Soundgarden: Louder Than Live (1990) (Video) - Writer ("Big Bottom / Earache My Eye" (Medley)) Writer ("Big Bottom / Earache My Eye" (Medley)) See fewer
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8 (1990) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel - Spinal Tap Nigel Tufnel - Spinal Tap See fewer
The Big Picture (1989) Director (directed by), Writer ("The Whites of Their Eyes"), Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) Director (directed by), Writer ("The Whites of Their Eyes"), Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) See fewer	$5MM	$33K	$117K	$117K
Sticky Fingers (1988) Sam Sam See fewer
The Princess Bride (1987) Count Rugen Count Rugen See fewer	$16MM	$206K	$31MM	$31MM
Beyond Therapy (1987) Bob Bob See fewer		$287K	$790K	$790K
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) The First Customer The First Customer See fewer	$25MM	$3.7MM	$39MM	$39MM
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Nigel Tufnel, Composer, Musician, Performer ("Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight", "Gimme Some Money", "Big Bottom", "All The Way Home", "Hell Hole", "Cups And Cakes", "Heartbreak Hotel", " (Listen To The) Flower People", "Rock & Roll Creation", "Heavy Duty", "Stonehenge", "Sex Farm", "Lick My Love Pump", "The Mule Died", "A Grateful Nation"), Writer ("Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight", "Gimme Some Money", "Big Bottom", "All The Way Home", "Hell Hole", "Cups And Cakes", " (Listen To The) Flower People", "Rock & Roll Creation", "Heavy Duty", "Stonehenge", "Sex Farm", "Lick My Love Pump", "The Mule Died", "A Grateful Nation"), Writer Nigel Tufnel, Composer, Musician, Performer ("Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight", "Gimme Some Money", "Big Bottom", "All The Way Home", "Hell Hole", "Cups And Cakes", "Heartbreak Hotel", " (Listen To The) Flower People", "Rock & Roll Creation", "Heavy Duty", "Stonehenge", "Sex Farm", "Lick My Love Pump", "The Mule Died", "A Grateful Nation"), Writer ("Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight", "Gimme Some Money", "Big Bottom", "All The Way Home", "Hell Hole", "Cups And Cakes", " (Listen To The) Flower People", "Rock & Roll Creation", "Heavy Duty", "Stonehenge", "Sex Farm", "Lick My Love Pump", "The Mule Died", "A Grateful Nation"), Writer See fewer	$2.5MM	$31K	$4.7MM	$4.7MM
Likely Stories, Vol. 3 (1983) Frankie (segment "Split Decision"), Writer (segments: Split Decision) Frankie (segment "Split Decision"), Writer (segments: Split Decision) See fewer
Heartbeeps (1981) Calvin Calvin See fewer	$10MM	$407K	$2.2MM	$2.2MM
B.C. Rock (1980) No Lobes (voice) (version: English) No Lobes (voice) (version: English) See fewer
The Long Riders (1980) Charlie Ford Charlie Ford See fewer	$10MM	$2.4MM	$16MM	$16MM
The Last Word (1979) Roger Roger See fewer
Girlfriends (1978) Eric Eric See fewer
Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle (1975) Chief M'Bulu / Short / Nurse (voice) (version: English) Chief M'Bulu / Short / Nurse (voice) (version: English) See fewer
The Fortune (1975) Boy Lover Boy Lover See fewer	$3.5MM
Death Wish (1974) Patrolman Reilly Patrolman Reilly See fewer	$3MM		$22MM	$22MM
National Lampoon Television Show: Lemmings Dead in Concert (1973) (Video) - Various, Composer, Musical Arrangements (uncredited), Musician (uncredited), Performer ("Positively Wall Street", "Highway Toes") (uncredited), … See more Various, Composer, Musical Arrangements (uncredited), Musician (uncredited), Performer ("Positively Wall Street", "Highway Toes") (uncredited), Writer ("Positively Wall Street", "Pizza Man", "Colorado", "Highway Toes") (uncredited), Writer See fewer
The Hot Rock (1972) Policeman Policeman See fewer	$4.9MM
The Hospital (1971) Resident (uncredited) Resident (uncredited) See fewer

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Past Television (67 titles)	Episodes
Family Tree (2013) (TV Series) - Writer (8 episodes, 2013), Composer (8 episodes, 2013), Director (8 episodes, 2013), Writer (creator) (8 episodes, 2013), Executive Producer (8 episodes, 2013), … See more Writer (8 episodes, 2013), Composer (8 episodes, 2013), Director (8 episodes, 2013), Writer (creator) (8 episodes, 2013), Executive Producer (8 episodes, 2013), Writer ("I'm Alone But That's Okay") (6 episodes, 2013), Dave Chadwick / Phineas Chadwick (3 episodes, 2013), Writer ("Family Tree Opening Theme", "Family Tree End Credits Music", "I'm Alone But That's Okay") (1 episode, 2013), Writer ("Family Tree Opening Theme", "I'm Alone But That's Okay") (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Cowboys (Jul 7, 2013) Season 1, Episode 8 - Dave Chadwick, Composer (credits theme), Director, Executive Producer, Writer ("I'm Alone But That's Okay"), … See more Dave Chadwick, Composer (credits theme), Director, Executive Producer, Writer ("I'm Alone But That's Okay"), Writer (creator), Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
The 84th Annual Academy Awards (2012) (TV Special) - Director (focus group segment) Director (focus group segment) See fewer
The Daily Show (2000–2009) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 2000) Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 2000) See fewer Spinal Tap (Jul 28, 2009) Season 14, Episode 101 - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer Spinal Tap (Sep 7, 2000) Season 5, Episode 25 - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	2
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2009) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 27 July 2009 (Jul 27, 2009) Nigel Tufnel (as Spinal Tap) Nigel Tufnel (as Spinal Tap) See fewer	1
Glastonbury 2009 (2009– ) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
Channel 4 News (2007–2009) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 2007) Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 2007) See fewer Episode dated 25 June 2009 (Jun 25, 2009) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer Episode dated 5 July 2007 (Jul 5, 2007) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	2
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2009) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Joe Torre/Will Arnett/Spinal Tap (Jun 15, 2009) Season 1, Episode 11 - Nigel Tufnel (as Spinal Tap) Nigel Tufnel (as Spinal Tap) See fewer	1
Saturday Night Live: Just Shorts (2009) (TV Special) - Director (archive footage) (uncredited), Director (archive footage) Director (archive footage) (uncredited), Director (archive footage) See fewer
Entertainment Tonight (2009) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2009) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 1 May 2009 (May 1, 2009) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
SpongeBob SquarePants (2007) (TV Series) - Stanley S. SquarePants (1 episode, 2007) Stanley S. SquarePants (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Banned in Bikini Bottom/Stanley S. SquarePants (Nov 23, 2007) Season 5, Episode 20 - Stanley S. SquarePants (voice) Stanley S. SquarePants (voice) See fewer	1
CNN Newsroom (2007) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2007) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode dated 7 July 2007 (Jul 7, 2007) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
Breakfast (2007) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2007) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode dated 5 July 2007 (Jul 5, 2007) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
The Thick of It (2007) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Supernatural (2006) (TV Series) - Writer ("Stonehenge") (1 episode, 2006) Writer ("Stonehenge") (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Simon Said (Oct 26, 2006) Season 2, Episode 5 - Writer ("Stonehenge") Writer ("Stonehenge") See fewer	1
Late Show with David Letterman (2000–2003) (TV Series) - Alan Barrows / Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 2000) Alan Barrows / Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 2000) See fewer Episode dated 8 April 2003 (Apr 8, 2003) Alan Barrows Alan Barrows See fewer Episode dated 7 September 2000 (Sep 7, 2000) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	2
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2003) (TV Series) - Alan Barrows (1 episode, 2003) Alan Barrows (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode #11.6 (Sep 18, 2003) Season 11, Episode 6 - Alan Barrows Alan Barrows See fewer	1
MADtv (2003) (TV Series) - Alan Barrows (1 episode, 2003) Alan Barrows (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode #8.21 (Apr 12, 2003) Season 8, Episode 21 - Alan Barrows Alan Barrows See fewer	1
The View (2003) (TV Series) - Alan Barrows (1 episode, 2003) Alan Barrows (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 10 April 2003 (Apr 10, 2003) Alan Barrows Alan Barrows See fewer	1
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2000) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2000) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Episode #8.267 (Oct 4, 2000) Season 8, Episode 267 - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
The Early Show (2000) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2000) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Episode dated 8 September 2000 (Sep 8, 2000) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
The List (2000) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2000) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Episode dated 22 June 2000 (Jun 22, 2000) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
Dilbert (1999) (TV Series) - The Dupey (1 episode, 1999) The Dupey (1 episode, 1999) See fewer The Dupey (Dec 7, 1999) Season 2, Episode 5 - The Dupey (voice) The Dupey (voice) See fewer	1
D.O.A. (1999) (TV Movie) - Actor, Director, Writer Actor, Director, Writer See fewer
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1994–1996) (TV Series) - Writer ("Sex Farm") (2 episodes, 1994) Writer ("Sex Farm") (2 episodes, 1994) See fewer Escape 2000 (Mar 2, 1996) Season 8, Episode 5 - Writer ("Sex Farm") Writer ("Sex Farm") See fewer Teen-Age Crime Wave (Jan 15, 1994) Season 6, Episode 22 - Writer ("Sex Farm") Writer ("Sex Farm") See fewer	2
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1993) (TV Movie) - Director, Performer ("Too Many Nights", "Down in Louisiana"), Writer ("Too Many Nights", "Down in Louisiana") Director, Performer ("Too Many Nights", "Down in Louisiana"), Writer ("Too Many Nights", "Down in Louisiana") See fewer
Animaniacs (1993) (TV Series) - Umlatt (1 episode, 1993) Umlatt (1 episode, 1993) See fewer King Yakko (Sep 24, 1993) Season 1, Episode 10 - Umlatt (voice) Umlatt (voice) See fewer	1
Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1993), Writer ("The Majesty of Rock") (1 episode, 1993) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1993), Writer ("The Majesty of Rock") (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Stewart's House (Jun 14, 1993) Season 2, Episode 4 - Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) (uncredited), Writer ("The Majesty of Rock") Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) (uncredited), Writer ("The Majesty of Rock") See fewer	1
Fox News (1992) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 23 April 1992 (Apr 23, 1992) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992) (TV Movie) - Nigel Tufnel (Spinal Tap) / Alan Barrows (The Folksmen), Composer, Musician, Producer, Writer Nigel Tufnel (Spinal Tap) / Alan Barrows (The Folksmen), Composer, Musician, Producer, Writer See fewer
The Arsenio Hall Show (1992) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 1992) Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 17 December 1992 (Dec 17, 1992) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer Episode dated 18 May 1992 (May 18, 1992) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	2
Halloween Jam at Universal Studios (1992) (TV Movie) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
The Simpsons (1992) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992), Writer ("Break Like the Wind") (1 episode, 1992) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992), Writer ("Break Like the Wind") (1 episode, 1992) See fewer The Otto Show (Apr 23, 1992) Season 3, Episode 22 - Nigel Tufnel (voice), Writer ("Break Like the Wind") (as Nigel Tufnel) (uncredited) Nigel Tufnel (voice), Writer ("Break Like the Wind") (as Nigel Tufnel) (uncredited) See fewer	1
Tonight with Jonathan Ross (1992) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 1992) Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 8 April 1992 (Apr 8, 1992) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer Episode dated 27 March 1992 (Mar 27, 1992) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	2
Good Morning America (1992) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 30 March 1992 (Mar 30, 1992) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
Headbangers Ball (1992) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel - Host (1 episode, 1992) Nigel Tufnel - Host (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 28 March 1992 (Mar 28, 1992) Nigel Tufnel - Host Nigel Tufnel - Host See fewer	1
Rockline on MTV (1992) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 23 March 1992 (Mar 23, 1992) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) (TV Special) - Nigel Tufnel, Writer ("Big Bottom") Nigel Tufnel, Writer ("Big Bottom") See fewer
MTV News: The Week in Rock (1991) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1991) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Episode dated 11 October 1991 (Oct 11, 1991) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer	1
Morton & Hayes (1991) (TV Series) - Composer (theme music) (6 episodes, 1991), Executive Producer (6 episodes, 1991), Director (5 episodes, 1991), El Supremo / Crooner / Dr. Von Astor (3 episodes, 1991), Writer (2 episodes, 1991), Composer (additional music) (1 episode, 1991) Composer (theme music) (6 episodes, 1991), Executive Producer (6 episodes, 1991), Director (5 episodes, 1991), El Supremo / Crooner / Dr. Von Astor (3 episodes, 1991), Writer (2 episodes, 1991), Composer (additional music) (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Home Buddies (Aug 28, 1991) Season 1, Episode 6 - Composer (theme music), Executive Producer Composer (theme music), Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Partners in Life (1990) (TV Movie) - El Supremo El Supremo See fewer
Trying Times (1989) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 1989) Director (1 episode, 1989) See fewer The Sad Professor (Nov 2, 1989) Season 2, Episode 4 - Director Director See fewer	1
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989) (TV Movie) - Antoninous DiMentabella Antoninous DiMentabella See fewer
Tall Tales & Legends (1986) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 1986) Director (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Johnny Appleseed (Oct 31, 1986) Season 1, Episode 5 - Director Director See fewer	1
Saturday Night Live (1984–1985) (TV Series) - Saturday Night News Anchor / Various / Frank Lubar / Bull / Senor Cosa / … (19 episodes, 1984), Writer (17 episodes, 1984), Musician (2 episodes, 1984), Writer (1 episode, 1984), Performer ("Barnyard Symphony") (1 episode, 1984), … See more Saturday Night News Anchor / Various / Frank Lubar / Bull / Senor Cosa / Alan Barrows / Bert Convy / Crackle / 'King Carl' Johnson / Visitor / Tippi Turtle / Anthony Haden-Callas / Mr. Quigley / Phillip Marlowe / Nigel Tufnel - Spinal Tap (19 episodes, 1984), Writer (17 episodes, 1984), Musician (2 episodes, 1984), Writer (1 episode, 1984), Performer ("Barnyard Symphony") (1 episode, 1984), Director (1 episode, 1984), Film Segment Director (1 episode, 1984), Writer ("Christmas with the Devil", "Big Bottom") (1 episode, 1984), Writer ("Blood On The Coal", "Old Joe's Place", "Barnyard Symphony") (1 episode, 1984) See fewer Howard Cosell/Greg Kihn (Apr 13, 1985) Season 10, Episode 18 - Saturday Night News Anchor / Various, Writer Saturday Night News Anchor / Various, Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	19
True Confessions (1985) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 1985) Actor (1 episode, 1985) See fewer Bad Stuff (1985) Actor Actor See fewer	1
The Joe Franklin Show (1984) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1984), Musician (1 episode, 1984) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1984), Musician (1 episode, 1984) See fewer Episode dated 1 February 1984 (Feb 1, 1984) Nigel Tufnel, Musician Nigel Tufnel, Musician See fewer	1
Close Ties (1983) (TV Movie) - Ira Ira See fewer
St. Elsewhere (1982) (TV Series) - H.J. Cummings (2 episodes, 1982) H.J. Cummings (2 episodes, 1982) See fewer Legionnaires: Part 2 (Dec 14, 1982) Season 1, Episode 7 - H.J. Cummings H.J. Cummings See fewer Legionnaires: Part 1 (Dec 7, 1982) Season 1, Episode 6 - H.J. Cummings H.J. Cummings See fewer	2
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino (1982) (TV Movie) - Philip Ryan Philip Ryan See fewer
Million Dollar Infield (1982) (TV Movie) - Bucky Frische Bucky Frische See fewer
Likely Stories, Vol. 1 (1981) (TV Movie) - Actor, Producer, Writer Actor, Producer, Writer See fewer
Haywire (1980) (TV Movie) - The T.V. Director The T.V. Director See fewer
The T.V. Show (1979) (TV Special) - Various Characters, Composer (special musical material), Musician, Writer Various Characters, Composer (special musical material), Musician, Writer See fewer
Blind Ambition (1979) (TV Mini-series) - Jeb Stuart Magruder (4 episodes, 1979) Jeb Stuart Magruder (4 episodes, 1979) See fewer Part IV (May 23, 1979) Season 1, Episode 4 - Jeb Stuart Magruder Jeb Stuart Magruder See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
The Chevy Chase National Humor Test (1979) (TV Special) - Various (uncredited), Writer Various (uncredited), Writer See fewer
Delta House (1979) (TV Series) - Writer ("Pizza Man") (1 episode, 1979) Writer ("Pizza Man") (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Campus Fair (Apr 5, 1979) Season 1, Episode 11 - Writer ("Pizza Man") (uncredited) Writer ("Pizza Man") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Billion Dollar Bubble (1978) (TV Movie) - Al Green Al Green See fewer
Laverne & Shirley (1978) (TV Series) - Greg Harris (1 episode, 1978) Greg Harris (1 episode, 1978) See fewer Bus Stop (Feb 14, 1978) Season 3, Episode 18 - Greg Harris Greg Harris See fewer	1
Peeping Times (1978) (TV Movie) - Writer Writer See fewer
All in the Family (1977) (TV Series) - Jim (1 episode, 1977) Jim (1 episode, 1977) See fewer Mike and Gloria Meet (Dec 11, 1977) Season 8, Episode 12 - Jim Jim See fewer	1
It Happened One Christmas (1977) (TV Movie) - Harry Bailey Harry Bailey See fewer
The TVTV Show (1977) (TV Movie) - Various, Writer Various, Writer See fewer
The Andros Targets (1977) (TV Series) - Gordon Hamilton (1 episode, 1977) Gordon Hamilton (1 episode, 1977) See fewer A Currency for Murder (Feb 2, 1977) Season 1, Episode 2 - Gordon Hamilton Gordon Hamilton See fewer	1
Super Bowl (1976) (TV Movie) - Himself, Writer Himself, Writer See fewer
TVTV Looks at the Academy Awards (1976) (TV Special) - Himself, Writer Himself, Writer See fewer
Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975) (TV Series) - Various (3 episodes, 1975), Writer (3 episodes, 1975) Various (3 episodes, 1975), Writer (3 episodes, 1975) See fewer Pilot (Sep 20, 1975) Season 1, Episode 1 - Various, Writer Various, Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
The Lily Tomlin Special (1975) (TV Special) - Various, Writer Various, Writer See fewer

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Self (73 titles)
Today (2019) (TV Series) - Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2019) Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Episode dated 1 May 2019 (May 1, 2019) Himself - Guest Himself - Guest See fewer
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (2011–2017) (TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 2011) Himself (2 episodes, 2011) See fewer Christopher Guest (Feb 21, 2017) Season 8, Episode 32 - Himself Himself See fewer Christopher Guest (May 29, 2011) Season 3, Episode 8 - Himself Himself See fewer
The British Academy Britannia Awards (2016) (TV Special) - Himself - presenter Himself - presenter See fewer
Misery Loves Comedy (2015) Himself - Interviewee Himself - Interviewee See fewer
World of Warcraft: Looking for Group (2014) Himself - Interviewee Himself - Interviewee See fewer
When Rock Goes Acoustic (2011) (TV Movie) - Himself - Spinal Tap Himself - Spinal Tap See fewer
An Extras Night In (2010) (TV Movie) - Himself Himself See fewer
Chickenfoot: Additional Footage (2010) (Video) - Himself Himself See fewer
Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz on Live (2009) (Video) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
The Curators of Comedy: Behind-the-Scenes of 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' (2009) (Video) - Himself Himself See fewer
Unwigged & Unplugged Live Concert DVD: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer (2009) (Video) - Himself Himself See fewer
A Night at the Office (2009) (TV Movie) - Himself Himself See fewer
Channel 4 News (2009) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2009) Himself (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 3 March 2009 (Mar 3, 2009) Himself Himself See fewer
WUSA Eyewitness News (2009) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2009) Himself (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 13 May 2009 (May 13, 2009) Himself Himself See fewer
Breakfast Television (2009) (TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 2009) Himself (2 episodes, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 21 April 2009 (Apr 21, 2009) Himself Himself See fewer Episode dated 17 April 2009 (Apr 17, 2009) Himself Himself See fewer
Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann (2009) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2009) Himself (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 7 April 2009 (Apr 7, 2009) Himself Himself See fewer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2009) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2009) Himself (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode #17.55 (Apr 1, 2009) Season 17, Episode 55 - Himself Himself See fewer
Tavis Smiley (2009) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2009) Himself (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 20 March 2009 (Mar 20, 2009) Himself Himself See fewer
New Heroes of Comedy (2008) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2008) Himself (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Ricky Gervais (Feb 22, 2008) Season 1, Episode 1 - Himself Himself See fewer
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) Himself Himself See fewer
Fox News (2007) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2007) Himself (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode dated 30 August 2007 (Aug 30, 2007) Himself Himself See fewer
Live Earth (2007) (TV Special) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
Film '72 (2004–2007) (TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 2004) Himself (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 5 February 2007 (Feb 5, 2007) Himself Himself See fewer Episode dated 13 January 2004 (Jan 13, 2004) Himself Himself See fewer
The Princess Bride: The Untold Tales (2007) (Video) - Himself Himself See fewer
Ricky Gervais Meets... Christopher Guest (2006) (TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer
Late Show with David Letterman (2006) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2006) Himself (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Episode dated 15 November 2006 (Nov 15, 2006) Himself Himself See fewer
Mrs Henderson Presents: Making Of (2006) (Video) - Himself Himself See fewer
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006) (TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer
The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer
Live from the Academy Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer
Just for Laughs (2003) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 2003) Nigel Tufnel (2 episodes, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 23 November 2003 (Nov 23, 2003) Nigel Tufnel (as Spinal Tap) Nigel Tufnel (as Spinal Tap) See fewer Episode dated 19 October 2003 (Oct 19, 2003) Nigel Tufnel (as Spinal Tap) Nigel Tufnel (as Spinal Tap) See fewer
Today (2003) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2003) Himself (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 22 July 2003 (Jul 22, 2003) Himself Himself See fewer
In Entertainment (2003) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2003) Himself (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 21 July 2003 (Jul 21, 2003) Himself Himself See fewer
The Panel (2003) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2003) Himself (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode #6.15 (Jul 16, 2003) Season 6, Episode 15 - Himself Himself See fewer
Charlie Rose (2003) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2003) Himself (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Christopher Guest (May 12, 2003) Himself Himself See fewer
Fox and Friends (2003) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2003) Himself (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 8 May 2003 (May 8, 2003) Himself Himself See fewer
CBS News Sunday Morning (2003) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2003) Himself (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 13 April 2003 (Apr 13, 2003) Himself Himself See fewer
At the Angelika (2003) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2003) Himself (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 1 April 2003 (Apr 1, 2003) Himself Himself See fewer
Festival Pass with Chris Gore (2002– ) (TV Series) - Himself Himself See fewer
Dennis Miller Live (2002) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2002) Himself (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Inconvenience (Aug 23, 2002) Season 9, Episode 25 - Himself Himself See fewer
The British Comedy Awards 2001 (2001) (TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer
Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival (2001) (TV Special) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards (2001) (TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) (Video) - Himself Himself See fewer
VH-1 Where Are They Now? (2000) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2000) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2000) See fewer This Is Spinal Tap (Nov 7, 2000) Season 2, Episode 21 - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
Showbiz Today (2000) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2000) Himself (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Episode dated 27 September 2000 (Sep 27, 2000) Himself Himself See fewer
Saturday Night Live 25 (1999) (TV Special) - Himself (uncredited) Himself (uncredited) See fewer
The Directors (1999) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 1999) Himself (1 episode, 1999) See fewer The Films of Rob Reiner (Aug 6, 1999) Season 1, Episode 7 - Himself Himself See fewer
E! True Hollywood Story (1999) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 1999) Himself (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Chris Farley (Jan 10, 1999) Season 3, Episode 2 - Himself Himself See fewer
HBO First Look (1998) (TV Series) - Interviewee: Voices of Slamfist / Scratch-It (1 episode, 1998) Interviewee: Voices of Slamfist / Scratch-It (1 episode, 1998) See fewer 'Small Soldiers': Size Doesn't Matter (Jul 1998) Season 5, Episode 7 - Interviewee: Voices of Slamfist / Scratch-It Interviewee: Voices of Slamfist / Scratch-It See fewer
Brit Awards 1998 (1998) (TV Special) - Nigel Tufnel - Presenter Nigel Tufnel - Presenter See fewer
Celebrity Profile (1998– ) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode) Himself (1 episode) See fewer Jamie Lee Curtis Himself Himself See fewer
The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1998) (TV Special) - Himself - Audience Member Himself - Audience Member See fewer
The Daily Show (1997) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 1997) Himself (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Christopher Guest (Jan 28, 1997) Season 1, Episode 79 - Himself Himself See fewer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1997) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 1997) Himself (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Episode #4.74 (Feb 21, 1997) Season 4, Episode 74 - Himself Himself See fewer
The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1995) (TV Special) - Himself - Audience Member Himself - Audience Member See fewer
Cybermania '94: Ultimate Gamers Awards (1994) (TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer
ABC in Concert (1992) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 22 May 1992 (May 22, 1992) Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
American Bandstand's 40th Anniversary Special (1992) (TV Special) - Nigel Tufnel - Member of Spinal Tap (uncredited) Nigel Tufnel - Member of Spinal Tap (uncredited) See fewer
The Freddie Mercury Tribute: Concert for AIDS Awareness (1992) (TV Special) - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
The 19th Annual American Music Awards (1992) (TV Special) - Nigel Tufnel - Presenter Nigel Tufnel - Presenter See fewer
1991 MTV Video Music Awards (1991) (TV Special) - Nigel Tufnel - Presenter Nigel Tufnel - Presenter See fewer
The Arsenio Hall Show (1989) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 1989) Himself (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Episode #2.3 (Sep 13, 1989) Season 2, Episode 3 - Himself Himself See fewer
Billy Crystal: Midnight Train to Moscow (1989) (TV Special) - The Voice The Voice See fewer
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) (TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started - The Lost Minutes (1987) (TV Special) - Chip Dimentebella Chip Dimentebella See fewer
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started - The Billy Crystal Special (1986) (TV Special) - Chip Dimentebella Chip Dimentebella See fewer
David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival (1985) (TV Movie) - Himself (segment "The Making Of You Wouldn't Believe Our World") Himself (segment "The Making Of You Wouldn't Believe Our World") See fewer
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985) (TV Special) - Rajiv Vindaloo Rajiv Vindaloo See fewer
Late Night with David Letterman (1984) (TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 1984) Himself (2 episodes, 1984) See fewer Episode dated 13 November 1984 (Nov 13, 1984) Himself Himself See fewer Episode dated 3 October 1984 (Oct 3, 1984) Himself Himself See fewer
Bandstand (1979) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1979) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Episode #22.31 (Jun 9, 1979) Season 22, Episode 31 - Nigel Tufnel Nigel Tufnel See fewer
How to Survive the 70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness (1978) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon (2015) Himself - Actor (archive footage) Himself - Actor (archive footage) See fewer
Live from New York! (2015) Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving Special (2014) (TV Special) - Ed's Father (archive footage) Ed's Father (archive footage) See fewer
SNL Shorts (2014) (TV Movie) - Director (archive footage) (uncredited) Director (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
SNL Sports Spectacular (2014) (TV Movie) - Director (archive footage) (uncredited) Director (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving (2013) (TV Special) - Daddy Grimley (archive footage) (uncredited) Daddy Grimley (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Edición Especial Coleccionista (2011) (TV Series) - Count Tyrone Rugen (1 episode, 2011) Count Tyrone Rugen (1 episode, 2011) See fewer La princesa prometida (Jan 18, 2011) Season 2, Episode 1 - Count Tyrone Rugen (archive footage) Count Tyrone Rugen (archive footage) See fewer
Saturday Night Live Presents: Sports All-Stars (2010) (TV Special) - Director (archive footage) (uncredited) Director (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
The Comedy Map of Britain (2008) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2008) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Episode #2.6 (May 24, 2008) Season 2, Episode 6 - Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) (uncredited) Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found (2005) (TV Special) - Various (archive footage) Various (archive footage) See fewer
The Comedians' Comedian (2005) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Spinal Tap Goes to 20 (2004) (TV Short) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Inside the Actors Studio (2003) (TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2003) Himself (1 episode, 2003) See fewer The Simpsons (Feb 9, 2003) Season 9, Episode 9 - Himself (archive footage) Himself (archive footage) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: Game Show Parodies (2000) (TV Special) - Rajeev Vindaloo (archive footage) (uncredited) Rajeev Vindaloo (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
SNL: 25 Years of Music (1999) (TV Movie) - Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy (1998) (Video) - Mort Schmegman (archive footage) (uncredited) Mort Schmegman (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1993) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Stewart's House (Jun 14, 1993) Season 2, Episode 4 - Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) (uncredited) Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Late Night with David Letterman (1984) (TV Series) - Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1984) Nigel Tufnel (1 episode, 1984) See fewer Episode dated 2 February 1984 (Feb 2, 1984) Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) Nigel Tufnel (archive footage) See fewer