Rob Reiner

Directing · Born 1947-03-06 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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. 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…

Filmography

• This Is Spinal Tap as Marty DiBergi
• EDtv as Mr. Whitaker
• Bullets Over Broadway as Sheldon Flender
• Bye Bye Love as Dr. David Townsend
• Postcards from the Edge as Joe Pierce
• Mixed Nuts as Dr. Kinsky
• Misery Loves Company as Self
• The Story of Us as Stan Kogen
• Primary Colors as Izzy Rosenblatt
• Misery as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)