Rob Reiner | |
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Born | Robert Reiner March 6, 1947 New York City, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer, producer |
Years active | 1966–present |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | |
Children | 4, including Tracy Reiner |
Parent(s) | Carl Reiner Estelle Reiner |
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Robert Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer.
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.[1] His other acting credits include Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Bullets Over Broadway (1994), The First Wives Club (1996), Primary Colors (1998), EDtv (1999), Everyone's Hero (2006), and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).
Reiner made his directorial film debut with heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984). He then earned acclaim directing the romantic comedy The Sure Thing (1985), coming of age drama Stand by Me (1986), fantasy adventure The Princess Bride (1987), romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... (1989), psychological horror-thriller Misery (1990), military courtroom drama A Few Good Men (1992) which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, and romantic comedy-drama The American President (1995). He has earned nominations for four Golden Globe Awards for Best Director,[2] and for three Directors Guild of America Awards.[3]