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Public records list Rob Reiner as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. Rob Reiner was born in The Bronx, New York, United States on March 6, 1947. That works out to 79 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Beverly Hills High School and University of California, Los Angeles. Awards on record include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (1974, 1978), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1988) and 1 more.
My Take
I have a soft spot for Rob Reiner because his filmography reads like a list of movies I'd happily rewatch on any rainy afternoon. The man went from playing Meathead on All in the Family to directing this absurd run of classics, and what gets me is the range. Spinal Tap basically invented the mockumentary, Stand by Me nails that ache of boyhood friendship, The Princess Bride is endlessly quotable, and When Harry Met Sally still owns the rom-com template. He's not a flashy auteur with a signature visual style, and honestly that's the charm. He just serves the story, trusts his actors, and lets the warmth come through. A genuine craftsman, and a really likable one at that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rob Reiner
- Name (Japanese)
- ロブ・ライナー
- Reading
- ろぶ・らいなー
- Born
- March 6, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / film producer / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Beverly Hills High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1978 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1988 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
- 1997 Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | This Is Spinal Tap | — | |
| Notable work | The Princess Bride | — | |
| Notable work | When Harry Met Sally | — | |
| Notable work | Misery | — | |
| Notable work | Stand by Me | — | |
| Notable work | All in the Family | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rob Reiner born?
Born March 6, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Rob Reiner from?
Rob Reiner is from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What does Rob Reiner do?
Rob Reiner works as film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer, film actor.
What is Rob Reiner known for?
Notable works include This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally.
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