Happy birthday! Christopher Guest turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary screenwriter turns 78 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

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Christopher Guest is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed screenwriters of his generation.

Popular screenwriter-musician-composer-actor-comedian Christopher Guest (Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Guest, a cultural icon

Born Christopher Haden-Guest in New York on February 5, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Guest's not just a great screenwriter, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Christopher hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Christopher Guest as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Christopher, you're the best!

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