Christopher Guest

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 7 films, with $53,966,014 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,730)

Best-known technical roles: A Mighty Wind (Director), A Mighty Wind (Screenwriter), Best in Show (Director), Best in Show (Screenwriter), For Your Consideration (Director)

Best-known acting roles: Ivan the Terrible (Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian), Dr. Stone (A Few Good Men), Slamfist/Scratch-It (Small Soldiers), Nathan Goldfrappe (The Invention of Lying), Mark Shubb (A Mighty Wind)

Most productive collaborators: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Robert Ben Garant, Owen Wilson, Thomas Lennon

Born: February 5, 1948 (77 years old)

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Acting Credits
Technical Credits

Career Summary

		Movies	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
As an Actor	Supporting	6	$266,991,164	$126,215,127	$393,206,291
	Leading	6	$49,413,830	$2,995,303	$52,409,133
	Lead Ensemble Member	2	$178,033,721	$224,987,342	$403,021,063
	Cameo	1	$38,946,965	$224	$38,947,189
	Inverviewee	1	$62,684	$0	$62,684
	(Unclassified)	4	$33,036,366	$16,800,000	$49,836,366
In Technical Roles	Director	7	$50,970,779	$2,995,235	$53,966,014
	Screenwriter	6	$49,413,830	$2,995,303	$52,409,133
	Story Creator	1	$0	$0	$0
	Producer	1	$0	$0	$0

Career Trend

This graph shows Christopher Guest’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000)	965	$227,447,551
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700)	2,700	$566,484,730
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200)	1,190	$227,982,645
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 6,801-6,900)	6,807	$370,997,996
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100)	1,079	$455,430,196
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400)	4,322	$937,482,726
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200)	1,130	$50,970,779
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100)	2,012	$49,413,830
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200)	4,159	$2,995,235
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800)	4,780	$2,995,303
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800)	1,730	$53,966,014
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100)	3,012	$52,409,133

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for October 29th, 2013

October 28th, 2013

Like last week, the home market is rather slow this week. There are more than 200 new releases, which is a step up from last week when there were only 161, at least according to Amazon.com. But even so, this week is arguably worse, if you only look at the top releases. The number one release is Monsters University, but number two is R.I.P.D., which bombed both in theaters and with critics. There are not even a few limited releases to help fill out the list, like we had last week. In fact, I'm pretty sure the Christmas Releases outnumber the non-Christmas releases by a sizable margin. Fortunately, there are two contenders for Pick of the Week, including Monsters University on Blu-ray Collector's Edition or 3D Combo Pack and Degrassi: Season 12. The former is the Pick of the Week, while the latter takes home the rarely awarded Puck of the Week. More...

All Acting Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
Sep 12, 2025	Spinal Tap II: The End…	Nigel Tufnel
Oct 13, 2016	Mascots
Sep 25, 2015	Drunk Stoned Brilliant…	Himself	$62,684		$62,684
Oct 2, 2009	The Invention of Lying	Nathan Goldfrappe	$18,451,251	$14,263,567	$32,714,818
May 22, 2009	Night at the Museum: B…	Ivan the Terrible	$177,243,721	$224,987,342	$402,231,063
Feb 19, 2008	Mr. Warmth: The Don Ri…	Himself
Nov 17, 2006	For Your Consideration	Jay Berman	$5,549,923		$5,549,923
Dec 9, 2005	Mrs. Henderson Presents	Lord Cromer	$11,036,366	$16,800,000	$27,836,366
Apr 16, 2003	A Mighty Wind	Mark Shubb	$17,583,468	$921,071	$18,504,539
Sep 27, 2000	Best in Show	Harlan Pepper	$18,621,249	$2,074,164	$20,695,413
Jul 10, 1998	Small Soldiers	Slamfist/Scratch-It	$55,143,823	$16,600,000	$71,743,823
Jan 31, 1997	Waiting for Guffman	Corky St. Clair	$2,922,988		$2,922,988
Dec 11, 1992	A Few Good Men	Dr. Stone	$141,340,178	$95,159,822	$236,500,000
Sep 25, 1987	The Princess Bride	Count Rugen	$30,857,000	$191,738	$31,048,738
1987	Beyond Therapy	Bob	$790,000		$790,000
Dec 19, 1986	Little Shop of Horrors	The First Customer	$38,946,965	$224	$38,947,189
Mar 2, 1984	This is Spinal Tap	Nigel Tufnel (Lea…	$4,736,202	$68	$4,736,270
Dec 18, 1981	Heartbeeps	Calvin	$6,000,000		$6,000,000
May 16, 1980	The Long Riders	Charlie Ford	$15,198,912		$15,198,912
Jul 1, 1974	Death Wish	Patrolman Jackson…	$22,000,000		$22,000,000

Averages			$33,322,631	$37,099,800	$55,146,043
Totals	20		$566,484,730	$370,997,996	$937,482,726

Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Sep 12, 2025	Spinal Tap II: The End…
May 22, 2009	Night at the Museum: B…	$54,173,286	4,101	$177,243,721	$402,231,063	44.1%
Nov 17, 2006	For Your Consideration	$372,012	625	$5,549,923	$5,549,923	100.0%
Apr 16, 2003	A Mighty Wind	$2,112,140	770	$17,583,468	$18,504,539	95.0%
Sep 27, 2000	Best in Show	$413,436	497	$18,621,249	$20,695,413	90.0%
Jan 31, 1997	Waiting for Guffman	$37,990	64	$2,922,988	$2,922,988	100.0%
1987	Beyond Therapy		113	$790,000	$790,000	100.0%
Mar 2, 1984	This is Spinal Tap	$30,835	1,015	$4,736,202	$4,736,270	100.0%

Averages		$9,523,283	1,026	$32,492,507	$65,061,457	89.9%
Totals	8			$227,447,551	$455,430,196

Supporting Roles

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Oct 2, 2009	The Invention of Lying	$7,027,472	1,743	$18,451,251	$32,714,818	56.4%
Jul 10, 1998	Small Soldiers	$14,047,592	2,613	$55,143,823	$71,743,823	76.9%
Dec 11, 1992	A Few Good Men	$15,517,468	2,201	$141,340,178	$236,500,000	59.8%
Sep 25, 1987	The Princess Bride	$206,243	788	$30,857,000	$31,048,738	99.4%
Dec 18, 1981	Heartbeeps	$407,464	493	$6,000,000	$6,000,000	100.0%
May 16, 1980	The Long Riders	$2,351,112	759	$15,198,912	$15,198,912	100.0%

Averages		$6,592,892	1,433	$44,498,527	$65,534,382	82.1%
Totals	6			$266,991,164	$393,206,291

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000)	965	$227,447,551
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100)	6,100	$266,991,164
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900)	2,824	$472,393,942
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700)	1,609	$324,180,421
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,801-9,900)	9,804	$159,854,113
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000)	995	$38,946,965
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700)	2,700	$566,484,730
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200)	1,190	$227,982,645
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 16,601-16,700)	16,679	$126,215,127
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100)	6,057	$354,397,772
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500)	2,423	$241,779,304
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 17,001-17,100)	17,048	$109,423,389
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500)	1,487	$224
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 6,801-6,900)	6,807	$370,997,996
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100)	1,079	$455,430,196
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200)	10,177	$393,206,291
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400)	4,318	$826,791,714
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000)	1,975	$565,959,725
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400)	13,306	$269,277,502
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200)	1,171	$38,947,189
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400)	4,322	$937,482,726
Highest Grossing Stars of 2000 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400)	368	1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400)	376	1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400)	388	1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	130	87
Highest Grossing Stars of 2010 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	140	87
Highest Grossing Stars of 2011 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	161	87
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200)	107	90
Highest Grossing Stars of 2010 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200)	119	90
Highest Grossing Stars of 2011 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200)	130	90
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	120	89
Highest Grossing Stars of 2010 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	125	89
Highest Grossing Stars of 2011 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	133	89
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500)	1,497	$49,413,830
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300)	246	$177,243,721
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Play Movies (Rank 201-300)	292	$790,000
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500)	3,496	$2,995,303
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300)	279	$224,987,342
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300)	2,260	$52,409,133
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300)	255	$402,231,063
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Play Movies (Rank 301-400)	359	$790,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700)	694	$227,447,551
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900)	802	$227,982,645
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800)	740	$455,430,196
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400)	1,312	$50,203,830
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 101-200)	115	$177,243,721
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200)	3,179	$2,995,303
Top International Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 101-200)	165	$224,987,342
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000)	1,997	$53,199,133
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 101-200)	138	$402,231,063
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 401-500)	450	$177,243,721
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800)	731	$50,203,830
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 501-600)	511	$224,987,342
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500)	1,412	$2,995,303
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 401-500)	477	$402,231,063
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 901-1,000)	979	$53,199,133
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400)	1,341	$41,754,640
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100)	2,071	$7,659,190
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 401-500)	431	$177,243,721
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000)	1,906	$2,995,235
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600)	3,551	$68
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 301-400)	399	$224,987,342
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700)	1,601	$44,749,875
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,537	$7,659,258
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 401-500)	405	$402,231,063
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 701-800)	796	$36,204,717
Top Domestic Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200)	130	$177,243,721
Top Domestic Leading Stars for MGM Movies (Rank 301-400)	321	$4,736,202
Top International Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 801-900)	879	$2,995,235
Top International Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200)	179	$224,987,342
Top International Leading Stars for MGM Movies (Rank 201-300)	219	$68
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 801-900)	869	$39,199,952
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200)	152	$402,231,063
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for MGM Movies (Rank 301-400)	335	$4,736,270

All Technical Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
Sep 12, 2025	Spinal Tap II: The End Cont…	Screenwriter Based on Characters by
Jun 6, 2025	Sunlight	Producer
Oct 13, 2016	Mascots	Director
Nov 17, 2006	For Your Consideration	Director Screenwriter	$5,549,923		$5,549,923
Apr 16, 2003	A Mighty Wind	Director Screenwriter	$17,583,468	$921,071	$18,504,539
Sep 27, 2000	Best in Show	Director Screenwriter	$18,621,249	$2,074,164	$20,695,413
May 29, 1998	Almost Heroes	Director	$6,175,688		$6,175,688
Jan 31, 1997	Waiting for Guffman	Director Screenwriter	$2,922,988		$2,922,988
Sep 15, 1989	The Big Picture	Director	$117,463		$117,463
Mar 2, 1984	This is Spinal Tap	Screenwriter	$4,736,202	$68	$4,736,270

Averages			$7,958,140	$998,434	$8,386,041
Totals	10		$55,706,981	$2,995,303	$58,702,284

Director Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Oct 13, 2016	Mascots
Nov 17, 2006	For Your Consideration	$372,012	625	$5,549,923	$5,549,923	100.0%
Apr 16, 2003	A Mighty Wind	$2,112,140	770	$17,583,468	$18,504,539	95.0%
Sep 27, 2000	Best in Show	$413,436	497	$18,621,249	$20,695,413	90.0%
May 29, 1998	Almost Heroes	$2,837,928	2,048	$6,175,688	$6,175,688	100.0%
Jan 31, 1997	Waiting for Guffman	$37,990	64	$2,922,988	$2,922,988	100.0%
Sep 15, 1989	The Big Picture			$117,463	$117,463	100.0%

Averages		$1,154,701	801	$8,495,130	$8,994,336	97.5%
Totals	7			$50,970,779	$53,966,014

Producer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Jun 6, 2025	Sunlight

Averages		n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0.0%
Totals	1			n/a	n/a

Writer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Sep 12, 2025	Spinal Tap II: The End…
Nov 17, 2006	For Your Consideration	$372,012	625	$5,549,923	$5,549,923	100.0%
Apr 16, 2003	A Mighty Wind	$2,112,140	770	$17,583,468	$18,504,539	95.0%
Sep 27, 2000	Best in Show	$413,436	497	$18,621,249	$20,695,413	90.0%
Jan 31, 1997	Waiting for Guffman	$37,990	64	$2,922,988	$2,922,988	100.0%
Mar 2, 1984	This is Spinal Tap	$30,835	1,015	$4,736,202	$4,736,270	100.0%

Averages		$593,283	594	$9,882,766	$10,481,827	97.0%
Totals	6			$49,413,830	$52,409,133

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200)	1,130	$50,970,779
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100)	2,012	$49,413,830
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200)	4,159	$2,995,235
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800)	4,780	$2,995,303
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800)	1,730	$53,966,014
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100)	3,012	$52,409,133