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Rob Reiner

  • Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA
  • Birthday: March 6, 1947

Having grown up the son of famed comedian Carl Reiner, actor and director Rob Reiner emerged from his father’s considerable shadow to become one of Hollywood’s more successful directors, while prior to that, cementing his place in television history with his portrayal of Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the sitcom classic, “All in the Family” (CBS, 1971-79). Though he struggled for a short time trying to launch his own projects after leaving the show, Reiner entered feature directing with “This Is Spinal Tap” (1984), a mockumentary …more

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Directed Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in "The Bucket List" as two terminally ill men who escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of tasks to accomplish before they die

  • 2005

    Stepped in to direct Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner in the comedy "Rumor Has It..."; replaced freshman director Ted Griffin who penned the script

  • 2003

    Directed and co-wrote the feature "Alex and Emma"; also played the character Wirtschafter

  • 2001

    Voice was used for a small part in "The Majestic"

  • 1999

    Appointed by California Governor Gray Davis to serve without salary as chairman of the nine-member state Children and Families First Commission

Awards

  • 1997

    American Comedy Award: Lifetime Achievement

  • 1997

    People's Choice Award: Special Achievement

  • 1996

    National Board of Review Award: Best Acting by an Ensemble

  • 1994

    American Cinematheque Award:

  • 1993

    MTV Movie Award: Best Movie

Upcoming Appearances

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