The 18 Actors You See In Every Christopher Guest Movie
Christopher Guest loves a good improvisor, which is why his films are packed with the best of the best. Here are some of the actors you're sure to find in his mockumentaries.
1. Christopher Guest
As Nigel Tufnel in This Is Spinal Tap.
As Corky St. Clair in Waiting for Guffman.
As Harlan Pepper in Best in Show.
As Alan Barrows in A Mighty Wind.
As Jay Berman in For Your Consideration.
As Dave Chadwick on Family Tree.
2. Fred Willard
As Col. on Military Base in This Is Spinal Tap.
As Ron Albertson in Waiting for Guffman.
As Buck Laughlin in Best in Show.
As Mike LaFontaine in A Mighty Wind.
As Chuck in For Your Consideration.
As Mike Morton on Family Tree.
3. Michael McKean
As David St. Hubbins in This Is Spinal Tap.
As Stefan Vanderhoof in Best in Show.
As Jerry Palter in A Mighty Wind.
As Lane Iverson in For Your Consideration.
As Keith Chadwick on Family Tree.
4. Harry Shearer
As Derek Smalls in This Is Spinal Tap.
As Mark Shubb in A Mighty Wind.
As Victor Allan Miller in For Your Consideration.
5. Catherine O'Hara
As Sheila Albertson in Waiting for Guffman.
As Cookie Fleck in Best in Show.
As Mickey Crabbe in A Mighty Wind.
As Marilyn Hack in For Your Consideration.
6. Eugene Levy
As Dr. Allan Pearl in Waiting for Guffman.
As Gerry Fleck in Best in Show.
As Mitch Cohen in A Mighty Wind.
As Morley Orfkin in For Your Consideration.
7. Parker Posey
As Libby Mae Brown in Waiting for Guffman.
As Meg Swan in Best in Show.
As Sissy Knox in A Mighty Wind.
As Callie Webb in For Your Consideration.
8. Michael Hitchcock
As Steve Stark in Waiting for Guffman.
As Hamilton Swan in Best in Show.
As Lawrence E. Turpin in A Mighty Wind.
As Hate It Film Critic in For Your Consideration.
9. Jane Lynch
As Christy Cummings in Best in Show.
As Laurie Bohner in A Mighty Wind.
As Cindy in For Your Consideration.
10. Jim Piddock
As Trevor Beckwith in Best in Show.
As Leonard Crabbe in A Mighty Wind.
As Simon Whitset in For Your Consideration.
As Mr. Pfister on Family Tree.
11. Jennifer Coolidge
As Sherri Ann Cabot in Best in Show.
As Amber Cole in A Mighty Wind.
As Whitney Taylor Brown in For Your Consideration.
12. Bob Balaban
As Lloyd Miller in Waiting for Guffman.
As Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III in Best in Show.
As Jonathan Steinbloom in A Mighty Wind.
As Philip Koontz in For Your Consideration.
13. Ed Begley Jr.
As John "Stumpy" Pepys in This Is Spinal Tap.
As Hotel Manager in Best in Show.
As Lars Olfen in A Mighty Wind.
As Sandy Lane in For Your Consideration.
As Al Chadwick Jr. on Family Tree.
14. Deborah Theaker
As Gwen Fabin-Blunt in Waiting for Guffman.
As Winky's Party Guest in Best in Show.
As Naomi Steinbloom in A Mighty Wind.
As Liz Fenneman in For Your Consideration.
15. Don Lake
As Phil Burgess in Waiting for Guffman.
As Graham Chissolm in Best in Show.
As Elliott Steinbloom in A Mighty Wind.
Not pictured: Love It Film Critic in Best in Show, Harvey Krupp on Family Tree.
16. Linda Kash
As Mrs. Allan Pearl in Waiting for Guffman.
As Fay Berman in Best in Show.
17. Larry Miller
As Glenn Welsch in Waiting for Guffman.
As Max Berman in Best in Show.
As Wally Fenton in A Mighty Wind.
As Syd Finkleman in For Your Consideration.
18. John Michael Higgins
As Scott Donlan in Best in Show.
As Terry Bohner in A Mighty Wind.
As Corey Taft in For Your Consideration.