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Rob Reiner
Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Composer, Additional Credits
Born March 6, 1947Died December 14, 2025 (78 years)
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. 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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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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| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues · as Marty Dibergi |
| 2022 | The Bear (TV Series) · as Albert Schnur |
| 2022 | Family Squares · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride (TV Series) · as The Grandson |
| 2020 | Hollywood (2020) (TV Series) · as Ace Amberg |
| 2018 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (TV Series) |
| 2017 | Shock and Awe · as John Walcott |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler · as Marty Markowitz |
| 2017 | When We Rise (TV Series) · as Dr. David Blankenhorn |
| 2017 | The Good Fight (TV Series) · as Judge Josh Brickner |
| 2015 | IMDb Originals (TV Series) · as Marty Dibergi |
| 2015 | HAPPYish (TV Series) |
| 2014 | And So It Goes · as Artie |
| 2014 | About a Boy (TV Series) · as Bagel Shop Owner |
| 2013 | The Wolf of Wall Street · as Max Belfort |
| 2011 | America in Primetime (TV Series) · as Mike Stivic, All In The Family |
| 2011 | New Girl (TV Series) · as Bob Day |
| 2010 | Fran Drescher Show (2010) (TV Series) |
| 2007 | Live Earth · as Marty Dibergi |
| 2006 | Everyone's Hero · as Screwie (voice) |
| 2006 | Pauw & Witteman (TV Series) |
| 2006 | Albert (TV Series) |
| 2005 | Hopeless Pictures (TV Series) · as Futterman |
| 2004 | |
| 2004 | Everyday Life · as Cast |
| 2003 | Alex & Emma · as Wirschafter / Marty Van Buren |
| 2001 | The Majestic · as Studio Executive (voice) |
| 2001 | Primetime Glick (TV Series) |
| 2001 | |
| 1999 | The Story of Us · as Stan Kogen |
| 1999 | Edtv · as Mr. Whitaker |
| 1998 | Primary Colors · as Izzy Rosenblatt |
| 1996 | Mad Dog Time · as Albert The Chauffeur |
| 1996 | Sex and the Silver Screen (TV Series) · as Quote Reader |
| 1996 | The First Wives Club · as Dr. Morris Packman |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) |
| 1995 | For Better or Worse · as Dr. Plosner |
| 1995 | Bye Bye Love · as Dr. David Townsend |
| 1994 | Mixed Nuts · as Dr. Kinsky |
| 1994 | Bullets Over Broadway · as Sheldon Flender |
| 1994 | Sidewalks Entertainment (TV Series) |
| 1993 | Frasier (TV Series) · as Bill (voice) |
| 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle · as Jay |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion · as Marty Dibergi |
| 1992 | Bureau Kruislaan (TV Series) |
| 1991 | |
| 1990 | Misery · as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| 1990 | The Spirit of '76 · as Dr. Cash |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge · as Joe Pierce |
| 1990 | Wie ben ik? (TV Series) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons (TV Series) · as Rob Reiner (voice) |
| 1987 | Throw Momma from the Train · as Joel |
| 1986 | Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started - The Billy Crystal Special · as Marty Dibergi |
| 1985 | Tall Tales and Legends (TV Series) · as Jack Smith |
| 1985 | The Best of John Belushi · as Various Characters |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap · as Marty Dibergi |
| 1982 | Million Dollar Infield · as Monte Miller |
| 1979 | The Jerk · as Truck Driver Picking Up Navin (uncredited) |
| 1979 | Archie Bunker's Place (TV Series) · as Michael 'meathead' Stivic |
| 1978 | More Than Friends · as Alan Corkus |
| 1977 | Fire Sale · as Russel Fikus |
| 1976 | Battle of the Network Stars (TV Series) |
| 1976 | Good Heavens (TV Series) |
| 1974 | How Come Nobody's on Our Side? · as Miguelito |
| 1974 | Thursday's Game · as Joel Forrest |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files (TV Series) · as Larry 'king' Sturtevant |
| 1971 | Getting Together (TV Series) |
| 1971 | Summertree · as Don |
| 1971 | All in the Family (TV Series) · as Michael Stivic |
| 1970 | Halls of Anger · as Leaky Couloris |
| 1970 | Where's Poppa? · as Roger |
| 1970 | The Partridge Family (TV Series) · as Snake |
| 1970 | The Odd Couple (TV Series) · as Sheldn |
| 1970 | Headmaster (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1969 | Room 222 (TV Series) |
| 1969 | Where It's At · as Cast |
| 1967 | The Mothers-In-Law (TV Series) · as Director |
| 1967 | The Big Mouth · as Guy On Beach (uncredited) |
| 1967 | Enter Laughing · as Clark Baxter |
| 1967 | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (TV Series) · as Various |
| 1966 | Hey, Landlord (TV Series) |
| 1966 | That Girl (TV Series) · as Carl |
| 1966 | Batman (1966) (TV Series) · as Delivery Boy |
| 1964 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (TV Series) · as Beatnik |
| 1962 | The Beverly Hillbillies (TV Series) · as Mitch |
| 1960 | The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series) · as Joe |
| 1959 | Manhunt (TV Series) · as Leroy Burkey |