Biography
ROB REINER has directed some of the most popular and influential motion pictures of the past two decades, deftly moving among many styles and genres. He has created films that win both audience enthusiasm and critical acclaim.
The versatile filmmaker has been immersed in the entertainment business for much of his life, succeeding first as an actor, then as a director and producer. Prior to his directorial debut, Reiner acted in many television and feature productions. It was, however, his Emmy Award-winning work as the son-in-law of Archie Bunker in the hit series “All in the Family” that made him a household name.
Reiner’s credits as a director of feature films include, among others, the now-legendary This is Spinal Tap, a parody documentary about a mythical heavy metal group; Stand By Me, about four boys coming of age in the fifties, for which he received Best Director nominations from the Directors Guild of America and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association; the much loved fantasy The Princess Bride, adapted for the screen by Academy Award winner William Goldman from his original novel.
Reiner was a co-founder of Castle Rock Entertainment and under that banner produced and directed When Harry Met Sally… (Directors Guild nomination), Misery, A Few Good Men (Directors Guild nomination and Academy Award nomination for Best Picture), The American President and Ghosts of Mississippi. His recent films include The Story of Us, Alex & Emma, Rumor Has It…, The Bucket List and Flipped.
Reiner is also involved in various social causes. He and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were instrumental in establishing the California Children & Families Commission, which he chaired for seven years. Recently, he and his wife Michele joined with the American Foundation for Equal Rights to bring the landmark federal court challenge to California’s Prop.8, the ban on marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
Reiner is also a committed environmentalist who has championed open space preservation in the Los Angeles region; in 2003, he successfully led the effort to save Ahmanson Ranch. He supports the National Defense Council (NRDC), a national non-profit organization that works to preserve and protect the public health, ensure the conservation and wise management of land and natural resources, and reverse the effects of global warming.
Magnolia Pictures
Director
Movies | |
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2024 |
Spinal Tap II |
2017 |
Shock and Awe |
2016 |
LBJ |
2015 |
Being Charlie |
2014 |
And So It Goes |
2012 |
The Magic of Belle Isle |
2010 |
Flipped |
2007 |
The Bucket List |
2005 |
Rumor Has It... |
2004 |
Everyday Life (TV movie) |
2003 |
Alex and Emma |
1999 |
The Story of Us |
1996 |
Ghosts of Mississippi |
1995 |
The American President |
1994 |
North |
1992 |
A Few Good Men |
1990 |
Misery |
1989 |
When Harry Met Sally... |
1987 |
The Princess Bride |
1986 |
Stand by Me |
1985 |
The Sure Thing |
1984 |
This Is Spinal Tap |
Series | |
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1981 |
Likely Stories, Vol. 1 |
Documentaries | |
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2023 |
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life |
2013 |
Untitled Prop 8 Documentary |
1997 |
I Am Your Child (TV movie) |
Theatrical recording | |
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2012 |
8 |
Producer
Movies | |
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2024 |
Spinal Tap II |
2017 |
Shock and Awe |
2016 |
LBJ |
2015 |
Being Charlie |
2014 |
And So It Goes |
2012 |
The Magic of Belle Isle |
2010 |
Flipped |
2007 |
The Bucket List |
2003 |
Alex and Emma |
1999 |
The Story of Us |
1996 |
Ghosts of Mississippi |
1995 |
The American President |
1994 |
North |
1992 |
A Few Good Men |
1990 |
Misery |
1989 |
When Harry Met Sally... |
1987 |
The Princess Bride |
Documentaries | |
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2024 |
God & Country |
2023 |
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life |
Actor
Movies | |
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2024 |
Spinal Tap II |
2017 |
Sandy Wexler |
Shock and Awe |
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2014 |
And So It Goes |
2013 |
The Wolf of Wall Street |
2007 |
Certifiably Jonathan |
2006 |
Everyone's Hero |
2004 |
Everyday Life (TV movie) |
2003 |
Alex and Emma |
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star |
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2001 |
The Majestic |
1999 |
Edtv |
The Muse |
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The Story of Us |
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1998 |
Perfect Couple |
1996 |
The First Wives Club |
Trigger Happy |
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1995 |
Bye Bye, Love |
For Better or Worse |
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1994 |
Bullets Over Broadway |
Mixed Nuts |
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1993 |
Sleepless in Seattle |
1992 |
Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Show (TV movie) |
1990 |
Misery |
Partners in Life (TV movie) |
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Postcards from the Edge |
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The Spirit of '76 |
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1987 |
Throw Momma from the Train |
1986 |
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started (TV movie) |
1984 |
This Is Spinal Tap |
1982 |
Million Dollar Infield (TV movie) |
1979 |
The Jerk |
1978 |
More Than Friends (TV movie) |
1977 |
Fire Sale |
1975 |
How Come Nobody's on Our Side? |
The Mickie Finns Finally Present How the West Was Lost (TV movie) |
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1974 |
Thursday's Game (TV movie) |
1971 |
Summertree |
1970 |
Halls of Anger |
Where's Poppa? |
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1967 |
Enter Laughing |
Video compilation | |
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1985 |
The Best of John Belushi |
Concerts | |
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2007 |
Live Earth |
1994 |
Barbra: The Concert |
Theatrical recording | |
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2012 |
8 |
Short | |
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2000 |
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi |
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2024 |
Spinal Tap II |
2012 |
The Magic of Belle Isle |
2010 |
Flipped |
1984 |
This Is Spinal Tap |
1982 |
Million Dollar Infield (TV movie) |
1978 |
More Than Friends (TV movie) |
Series | |
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1991 |
Morton & Hayes |
1981 |
Likely Stories, Vol. 1 |
1978 |
Free Country |
1974 |
Happy Days |
All the Way (S01E01) |
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1972 |
All in the Family |
Flashback - Mike and Gloria's Wedding: Part 2 (S03E10) |
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Flashback - Mike and Gloria's Wedding: Part 1 (S03E09) |
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The Super |
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1971 |
All in the Family |
Mike's Hippie Friends Come to Visit (S01E07) |
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Flashback: Mike Meets Archie (S02E05) |
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Shirley's World |
Documentaries | |
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2013 |
Untitled Prop 8 Documentary |
1997 |
I Am Your Child (TV movie) |
Shows | |
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1979 |
The T.V. Show |
1975 |
Saturday Night Live |
1969 |
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour |
1968 |
The Summer Brothers Smothers Show |
1967 |
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour |
Composer
Movies | |
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1984 |
This Is Spinal Tap |
Performer
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