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Rob Reiner
Director

Rob Reiner

6 Mar 1947Born
14 Dec 2025Died
78Age at death
119Credits

Biography

Robert Reiner (/ˈraɪnər/; March 6, 1947 – December 14, 2025) was an American filmmaker and actor. He directed a series of acclaimed studio films in a career that spanned comedy, drama, romance, and documentary. Reiner received numerous accolades, including winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Hugo Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and nine Golden Globe Awards. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999 and received the Chaplin Gala Tribute at the Film at Lincoln Center in 2014.

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Three of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry.

Reiner was born in New York City to Estelle and Carl Reiner, who were themselves actors. Reiner began his career as an actor before transitioning to filmmaking. He rose to prominence with his portrayal of Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the CBS television sitcom All in the Family (1971–1979), a role that earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

He directed a string of critically acclaimed films starting with the heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984), followed by the romantic road comedy The Sure Thing (1985), the coming-of age drama Stand by Me (1986), the adventure romance The Princess Bride (1987), the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... (1989), the psychological thriller Misery (1990), the legal drama A Few Good Men (1992), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, and the political romance The American President (1995). He acted in films such as Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Bullets Over Broadway (1994), The First Wives Club (1996), Primary Colors (1998), EDtv (1999), and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). He also co-founded the production company Castle Rock Entertainment in 1987.

Reiner was also a liberal political activist who advocated for causes such as LGBTQ rights, early childhood education, and environmental protection, and who campaigned for a variety of Democratic candidates. Reiner chaired the 1998 campaign to pass California's First 5 childhood education initiative, and in 2008 he and his wife, Michele, co-founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which initiated the court challenge against California's same-sex marriage ban.

On December 14, 2025, Reiner and his wife were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

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Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 119 credits.

  1. TBADe Nationale IQ testSeries (1 episode)
  2. TBASpinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final FinaleFilm: Director
  3. 2026Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of AmericaSeries: George Washington (1 episode)
  4. 2025Spinal Tap II: The End ContinuesFilm: Marty DiBergi, Director, Writer
  5. 2023Albert Brooks: Defending My LifeFilm: Director
  6. 2022The BearSeries: Albert Schnur (3 episodes)
  7. 2022Family SquaresFilm: Narrator (voice)
  8. 2020A Virtual Princess Bride ReunionFilm: The Grandfather
  9. 2020Home Movie: The Princess BrideSeries: The Grandfather, The Grandfather (voice), The Grandson (1 episode)
  10. 2020HollywoodSeries: Ace Amberg (7 episodes)
  11. 2017Shock and AweFilm: John Walcott, Director
  12. 2017LBJFilm: Director
  13. 2017Sandy WexlerFilm: Marty Markowitz
  14. 2017The Good FightSeries: Judge Josh Brickner (2 episodes)
  15. 2016Being CharlieFilm: Director
  16. 2015HAPPYishSeries (2 episodes)
  17. 2014And So It GoesFilm: Artie, Director
  18. 2014About a BoySeries: Bagel Shop Owner (1 episode)
  19. 2013The Wolf of Wall StreetFilm: Max Belfort
  20. 2012True Love: The Princess Bride PhenomenonFilm
  21. 2012The Magic of Belle IsleFilm: Director, Screenplay
  22. 20128Film: Director
  23. 2011New GirlSeries: Bob Day (11 episodes)
  24. 2011When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen MirrenFilm: Rob Reiner
  25. 2010FlippedFilm: Director, Screenplay
  26. 2009On AirSeries (1 episode)
  27. 2008Late Night Stars of PokerSeries (1 episode)
  28. 2007The Bucket ListFilm: Director
  29. 2007Tussen De OrenSeries (1 episode)
  30. 200630 RockSeries: Rob Reiner (1 episode)
  31. 2006Pauw & WittemanSeries (3 episodes)
  32. 2006Everyone's HeroFilm: Screwie (voice)
  33. 2006AlbertSeries (1 episode)
  34. 2006Hannah MontanaSeries: Rob Reiner (1 episode)
  35. 2005Rumor Has It...Film: Director
  36. 2005Hopeless PicturesSeries: Futterman (8 episodes)
  37. 2005To Be a FatherFilm: Director
  38. 2004Seinfeld: How It BeganFilm
  39. 2004TV RevolutionSeries (5 episodes)
  40. 2003The Road to The Sure ThingFilm
  41. 2003Alex & EmmaFilm: Wirschafter / Marty Van Buren, Director
  42. 2001The MajesticFilm: Studio Executive (voice)
  43. 2001Joseph Had a Little OvercoatFilm
  44. 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries: Rob Reiner (1 episode)
  45. 2000Catching Up with Marty DiBergiFilm: Marty DiBergi
  46. 2000Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by MeFilm: Writer
  47. 1999The Story of UsFilm: Stan Kogen, Director
  48. 1999The MuseFilm: Rob Reiner
  49. 1999EDtvFilm: Mr. Whitaker
  50. 1998Primary ColorsFilm: Izzy Rosenblatt
  51. 1996Ghosts of MississippiFilm: Director
  52. 1996Mad Dog TimeFilm: Albert the Chauffeur
  53. 1996The First Wives ClubFilm: Dr. Morris Packman
  54. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  55. 1996Blacklist: Hollywood on TrialFilm: Albert Maltz
  56. 1995The American PresidentFilm: Director
  57. 1995For Better or WorseFilm: Dr. Plosner
  58. 1995Bye Bye LoveFilm: Dr. David Townsend
  59. 1994Mixed NutsFilm: Dr. Kinsky
  60. 1994Bullets Over BroadwayFilm: Sheldon Flender
  61. 1994NorthFilm: Director
  62. 1993FrasierSeries: Bill (voice) (1 episode)
  63. 1993Sleepless in SeattleFilm: Jay
  64. 1992A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-OutFilm: Marty DiBergi
  65. 1992A Few Good MenFilm: Director
  66. 1992Bureau KruislaanSeries (1 episode)
  67. 1992The Larry Sanders ShowSeries: Rob Reiner (1 episode)
  68. 1991Morton & HayesSeries: Rob Reiner, Creator (6 episodes)
  69. 1991All in the Family: 20th Anniversary SpecialFilm
  70. 1990MiseryFilm: Helicopter Pilot (uncredited), Director
  71. 1990The Spirit of '76Film: Dr. Cash
  72. 1990Postcards from the EdgeFilm: Joe Pierce
  73. 1990Partners in LifeFilm: Max King III
  74. 1990Wie ben ik?Series (1 episode)
  75. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Rob Reiner (voice) (1 episode)
  76. 1989When Harry Met Sally...Film: Director
  77. 1987Throw Momma from the TrainFilm: Joel
  78. 1987The Princess BrideFilm: Director
  79. 1986Johnny AppleseedFilm: Jack Smith
  80. 1986It's Garry Shandling's ShowSeries: Rob Reiner (1 episode)

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