About
Rob Reiner, born March 6, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, was an American filmmaker, producer, and actor. Son of comedian Carl Reiner, he rose to fame as an actor in the sitcom All in the Family (1971-1979), winning two Emmy Awards. He turned to directing with the cult mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984), followed by a string of acclaimed films such as Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Misery (1990), and A Few Good Men (1992). Co-founder of Castle Rock Entertainment, he was also a political activist, notably for equal rights. He died on December 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
* 1947-03-06 — † 2025-12-14
Major works
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984)film
- Stand by Me (1986)film
- The Princess Bride (1987)film
- When Harry Met Sally... (1989)film
- A Few Good Men (1992)film
Key milestones
- 1974Wins his first Emmy Award for his role in All in the Family.
- 1987Co-founds Castle Rock Entertainment.
- 2008Co-founds the American Foundation for Equal Rights.
Themes
Human relationshipsComedy and satireLiterary adaptationsJustice and moralityPolitical activism
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