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Christopher Guest

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Christopher Guest · Arts & Literature

What

Creator of the mockumentary ('This Is Spinal Tap', 'Best in Show'); Jewish paternal grandfather

When

1948, New York City, USA

Where

New York City · Los Angeles · London

Biography

Christopher Guest is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Creator of the mockumentary ('This Is Spinal Tap', 'Best in Show'); Jewish paternal grandfather

How & why

Christopher Guest is a filmmaker and actor who pioneered the improvised 'mockumentary' comedy, co-writing and starring in 'This Is Spinal Tap' and directing 'Best in Show', 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'. His largely improvised ensemble films became a defining comic form. His paternal grandfather was Jewish; he also holds a British peerage as the 5th Baron Haden-Guest.

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Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)

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Creator of the mockumentary ('This Is Spinal Tap', 'Best in Show'); Jewish paternal grandfather

1948

Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)