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Rob Reiner Was a Quiet Titan of Storytelling
The director and actor, who died yesterday, built a remarkable career that went far beyond his comic origins.
TL;DR
- Rob Reiner, 78, died in what appears to be a homicide alongside his wife, Michele.
- He was the son of comedy legend Carl Reiner and began his career in entertainment in the 1960s.
- Reiner gained fame as Michael 'Meathead' Stivic on the sitcom 'All in the Family', earning multiple Emmys.
- He directed the seminal mockumentary 'This Is Spinal Tap', which influenced the genre significantly.
- His directorial career included a successful run of diverse hit films such as 'Stand by Me', 'The Princess Bride', 'When Harry Met Sally', 'Misery', and 'A Few Good Men'.
- Reiner was also a producer and co-founder of Castle Rock Entertainment, which backed projects like 'Seinfeld'.
- He continued directing films across various genres throughout his career.
- Reiner was an outspoken Democrat and supported progressive causes.