Christopher Guest
Actor and director of mockumentaries
Born
February 5th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1948, a British-American actor and director emerged as a prominent figure in the mockumentary genre. Directed and starred in cult classics such as 'This Is Spinal Tap', a satire on rock bands, and 'Best in Show', focusing on dog shows. The unique blend of improvisation and scripted elements helped redefine comedy in film. Also involved in television with contributions to shows like 'Saturday Night Live'.
Directed and starred in 'This Is Spinal Tap'
Directed 'Best in Show'
Contributed to 'Saturday Night Live'
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