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Robert Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American actor and filmmaker. As an actor, Reiner first came to national prominence with the role of Mike "Meathead" Stivic on the CBS sitcom All in the Family (1971–1979), a performance that earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Rob Reiner is a multi-talented and award-winning filmmaker, best known for directing This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, and The Princess Bride. He is also an actor, producer, writer, and political activist, who co-founded the American Foundation For Equal Rights.
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Learn about the life and career of Rob Reiner, a director, producer, actor, and political activist. Find out his family background, filmography, awards, trivia, and quotes.
- March 6, 1947
Jun 18, 2024 · Rob Reiner, American actor and director known especially for his role as Michael (‘Meathead’) Stivic in the TV series All in the Family (1971–79) and for directing such culturally resonant films as The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), and A Few Good Men (1992).
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- All in the Family. He wins two supporting actor Emmys for Norman Lear’s hit sitcom, in which he faces off against Carroll O’Connor’s Archie Bunker.
- This Is Spinal Tap. To get financing, Reiner and his cast raise $90,000 to shoot a 20-minute sample reel, which eventually earns backing from Lear’s Embassy Pictures.
- Stand by Me. His coming-of-age drama is set in Stephen King’s fictional town of Castle Rock, which becomes the name for Reiner’s production company.
- The Princess Bride. No horse could support Andre the Giant, so Reiner’s crew devises a pulley system to lower him onto a mount. Watching, a bemused Reiner thinks, “What is this job I have?”
Feb 24, 2024 · Rob Reiner on ‘the Greatest Single Performance’ in U.S. Cinema. The filmmaker says it’s one of Marlon Brando’s: “To this day I don’t know that there’s as good a performance as that.” Share full...
Rob Reiner is an American actor and filmmaker who directed and starred in many acclaimed movies, such as The Princess Bride, Misery, and The Wolf of Wall Street. Learn more about his life, career, and achievements on The Movie Database (TMDB), the ultimate online source for movies and TV shows.
