See a list of Rob Reiner's most famous movies and TV shows
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY December 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Many are remembering the career of actor and director Rob Reiner after he and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home, according to reports.
Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer, 68, were found dead in their Brentwood neighborhood home on Sunday, Dec. 15, according to Variety and TMZ. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating their deaths.
USA TODAY was unable to immediately reach a representative for Reiner.
Reiner, who was born on March 6, 1947, became famous for his role on the sitcom "All in the Family," where he won two Emmy Awards as Archie Bunker’s son-in-law, Michael “Meathead” Stivic.
Throughout his career, he directed and acted in numerous sitcoms, shows and movies.
Here's a look back at his career and the shows and movies he's been a part of.
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1989: "When Harry Met Sally..."Rob Reiner directed iconic Hollywood films throughout his career. Who can forget this classic deli scene with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal (and Reiner's mother Estelle Reiner) in the 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally..."?Look back at the director's iconic films through his career.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>1989: "When Harry Met Sally..."Rob Reiner directed iconic Hollywood films throughout his career. Who can forget this classic deli scene with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal (and Reiner's mother Estelle Reiner) in the 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally..."?Look back at the director's iconic films through his career.
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1989: "When Harry Met Sally..."Rob Reiner directed iconic Hollywood films throughout his career. Who can forget this classic deli scene with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal (and Reiner's mother Estelle Reiner) in the 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally..."?Look back at the director's iconic films through his career.
">1989: "When Harry Met Sally..."Rob Reiner directed iconic Hollywood films throughout his career. Who can forget this classic deli scene with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal (and Reiner's mother Estelle Reiner) in the 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally..."?Look back at the director's iconic films through his career.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dv_gtyD4rAb3Wx2iC.0F2Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MzQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/97dfc813de3de67ba72c8f21880b2bb7 class=caas-img>1984: "This is Spinal Tap"
" style=padding-bottom:56%>1984: "This is Spinal Tap"
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1984: "This is Spinal Tap"
">1984: "This is Spinal Tap"
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/iTXu.qwEZrfc8DF_f7A8gg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8c7be3a61fbcd6ac817284fa2944e639 class=caas-img>1986: "Stand by Me"
" style=padding-bottom:56%>1986: "Stand by Me"
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1986: "Stand by Me"
">1986: "Stand by Me"
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>1990: "Misery"
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1990: "Misery"
">1990: "Misery"
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1992: "A Few Good Men"
">1992: "A Few Good Men"
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mG6mpnun5.59m7k4zo9wog--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/edfd316b60e37b5d4261eef6400e86b5 class=caas-img>1995: "The American President"
" style=padding-bottom:56%>1995: "The American President"
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1995: "The American President"
">1995: "The American President"
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BCJtMe0uU8MwisQy8SwUMA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MzY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/79146bb943672a40325c0d473e524be1 class=caas-img>1996: "Ghosts of Mississippi"
" style=padding-bottom:56%>1996: "Ghosts of Mississippi"
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1996: "Ghosts of Mississippi"
">1996: "Ghosts of Mississippi"
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/x_z8djIY0pxAe2Sh8tlJ8g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NDI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e95c6dd2e9d7dfc4d6a0624b7162ef7e class=caas-img>1999: "The Story of Us"
" style=padding-bottom:56%>1999: "The Story of Us"
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1999: "The Story of Us"
">1999: "The Story of Us"
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/XBPEN.wp_tLFRLk7Whtg.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/afd25f1f1077ba09f2757cf44ee83daa class=caas-img>2003: "Alex & Emma"
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2003: "Alex & Emma"
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2003: "Alex & Emma"
">2003: "Alex & Emma"
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>2005: "Rumor Has It..."
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2005: "Rumor Has It..."
">2005: "Rumor Has It..."
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Director Bob Reiner on the set of the motion picture "Rumor Has It..."
">Director Bob Reiner on the set of the motion picture "Rumor Has It..."
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>2007: "The Bucket List"
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2007: "The Bucket List"
">2007: "The Bucket List"
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>2012: "The Magic of Belle Isle"
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2012: "The Magic of Belle Isle"
">2012: "The Magic of Belle Isle"
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>2014: "And So It Goes"
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2014: "And So It Goes"
">2014: "And So It Goes"
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>2025: "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues"
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2025: "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues"
">2025: "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues"
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1989: "When Harry Met Sally..."Rob Reiner directed iconic Hollywood films throughout his career. Who can forget this classic deli scene with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal (and Reiner's mother Estelle Reiner) in the 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally..."?Look back at the director's iconic films through his career.
What TV, movie roles did Rob Reiner play?
Reiner was cast in numerous shows and movies, and even played himself in several TV roles. Here's a look at some of his roles, according to IMDB, beyond starring as "Meathead" in "All In The Family."
"All In The Family" cast members Rob Reiner as Michael, Archie's son-in-law; Sally Struthers as Gloria, Archie's daughter and Jean Stapleton as Edith, Archie's wife pose with Carroll O'Connor in an undated handout photograph. -
Albert Schnurr in "The Bear" (TV Series)
Judge Josh Brickner in "The Good Fight" (TV Series)
Bob Day in "New Girl" (TV Series)
Max Belfort in "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013 film)
Rep. Rob Reiner/Stanley the Dog in "30 Rock" (TV Series)
Rob Reiner in "Wizards of Waverly Place" (TV Series)
Rob Reiner in "Hannah Montana" (TV Series)
Reiner was also cast to play himself on "The Simpsons" in 2006. In total, he was credited for having been cast in 90 shows, movies and more, according to IMDB.
What movies did Rob Reiner direct?
While Reiner got his start in acting, he transitioned to directing.
Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers introduce the In Memoriam segment while standing in an "All in the Family" set on stage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday.
Most famously, he directed the following films:
"This Is Spinal Tap"- 1984 Mockumentary
"Stand by Me"- 1986 Adventure/thriller
"The Princess Bride"- 1987 Family comedy
"When Harry Met Sally ..."- 1989 Romcom
"Misery"- 1990 Horror
"A Few Good Men"- 1992 Thriller
"Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale," one of Reiner's final films, is set to premiere in 2026, according to IMDB.
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