Rob Reiner was a prominent American actor, director, and producer, and Michele Reiner (née Michele Singer) was his wife, an actress and photographer.
Who Rob Reiner was
Rob Reiner (1947–2025) was an American filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, actor, and political activist, widely known for playing Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the sitcom All in the Family , a role that earned him multiple Emmy Awards. Beginning in the 1980s, he became a major Hollywood director with films such as This Is Spinal Tap , Stand by Me , The Princess Bride , When Harry Met Sally , Misery , and A Few Good Men , and he co‑founded the production company Castle Rock Entertainment.
Who Michele Reiner was
Michele Singer Reiner was an actress and photographer who married Rob Reiner in 1989 after they met while he was directing When Harry Met Sally. Together they had three children—Jake, Nick, and Romy—and she was a long‑time partner in his public and political life as well as his film and philanthropic circles.
Their family and recent events
Rob Reiner was previously married to actress Penny Marshall, with whom he adopted her daughter, actress Tracy Reiner, before later marrying Michele. In December 2025, Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home, and authorities have described the case as an apparent homicide, with multiple reports indicating their son Nick as the suspect.
