Short Biography

Robert "Rob" Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, writer, and political activist. As an actor, Reiner first came to national prominence as Archie and Edith Bunker`s (played by Carroll O`Connor and Jean Stapleton respectively) son-in-law, Michael "Meathead" Stivic, on All in the Family. That role earned him two Emmy Awards during the 1970s. As a director, Reiner was recognized by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) with nominations for Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally..., and A Few Good Men. He was trained at the UCLA Film School. Reiner was born in The Bronx, New York, the son of Estelle (née Lebost), an actress, and Carl Reiner, a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. As a child, Reiner lived in New Rochelle, New York, where his family resided at 48 Bonnie Meadow Road. This is similar to 148 Bonnie Meadow Road, the fictional address of the Petries on The Dick Van Dyke Show, the 1960s CBS sitcom created by his father.

Reiner is Jewish. He was married to actress-director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. Marshall`s daughter from a previous marriage, actress Tracy Reiner, co-starred in Marshall`s A League of Their Own.

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Friends and Family

Estelle Reiner [Friend]

Sylvia Ann Reiner [Sister]

Lucas Reiner [Brother]

Carl Reiner [Father]

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