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Rob Reiner

Birth Name:
Robert Reiner
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Script department
Rob Reiner

Fast Facts

  • In 1994, he received the American Cinemathque Award at the American Dinematheque Gala Tribute
  • Received the 2010 Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award
  • The son of entertainers, he got into showbusiness by becoming a writer for the "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour․"
  • Was inspired to become a director from the encouragement of his mother
  • Quote: "(On trying politics) "I was seriously thinking about it a while ago, and then the family sat down and we all talked about it, and then I polled about 40 percent in my own family․ I figured if I can't carry my own family, then I'm not going to run․""
  • Frequently references his previous work in his films
  • Often collaborates with musician Marc Chaiman for the tracks to his films
  • During his time on "All in the Family," he wore a toupee
  • Ferociously yelled at Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton on the set of "Stand by Me" in order to get the young boys to look frightened for a shot
  • Was the co-creator of the first episode of "Happy Days․"

Awards

  • 1972Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 1972Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy:Nominated
  • 1973Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 1973Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy:Nominated
  • 1974Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 1974Primetime Emmy - Best Supporting Actor in Comedy:Winner
  • 1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1976Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 1977Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 1986Truly Moving Picture AwardWinner
  • 1987DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
  • 1987Independent Spirit Award - Best Director:Nominated
  • 1987Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1987Truly Moving Picture AwardWinner
  • 1987People's Choice AwardWinner
  • 1988Grand PrizeNominated
  • 1988Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Winner
  • 1988Jupiter Award - Best International Film:Nominated
  • 1988Readers' Choice Award - Best Foreign Language Film:Winner
  • 1990BAFTA Film Award - Best Film:Nominated
  • 1990David - Best Foreign Director (Migliore Regista Straniero):Nominated
  • 1990DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
  • 1990Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1990Jupiter Award - Best International Film:Nominated
  • 1992ACCA - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1992ACCA - Best Director:Nominated
  • 1992Truly Moving Picture AwardWinner
  • 1993Oscar - Best Picture:Nominated
  • 1993DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
  • 1993Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1993PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:Nominated
  • 1994ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
  • 1994Stinker Award - Worst Picture:Winner
  • 1995Razzie Award - Worst Director:Nominated
  • 1995Razzie Award - Worst Picture:Nominated
  • 1996Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1996Truly Moving Picture AwardWinner
  • 1996NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
  • 1996PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:Nominated
  • 2001Video Premiere Award - Best Audio Commentary:Nominated
  • 2001Career Achievement AwardWinner
  • 2005Felix - Best Director:Nominated
  • 2005Felix - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2007Felix - Best Director:Nominated
  • 2008Felix - Best Director:Nominated
  • 2010Truly Moving Picture AwardWinner
  • 2014Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2016Voice Award - Best Film:Winner
  • 2024Family Film Award - Best Iconic Film:Nominated
  • 2024PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television:Nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program:Nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special:Nominated
  • 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
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