Nick Reiner is a writer and the son of film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, known for co‑writing the semi‑autobiographical film “Being Charlie” and for publicly discussing his past struggles with addiction and homelessness. Recent news reports also identify him as the second son of Rob and Michele Reiner who is being scrutinized in connection with their recent deaths, although police have not formally confirmed him as a suspect.
Background
Nick Reiner was born on September 14, 1993, and is one of four children in Rob Reiner’s family, alongside his siblings Jake, Romy, and half‑sister Tracy. He has generally lived outside the public spotlight compared with his father, gaining notice mainly through his writing and interviews about his personal history.
Career and writing
Nick co‑wrote the screenplay for the 2015 film “Being Charlie,” which was directed by Rob Reiner and is loosely based on Nick’s own experiences with addiction and recovery. He has appeared as himself in media projects and events related to mental health and substance‑use awareness, including television appearances and an awards program recognizing work on these issues.
Personal struggles
In interviews, Nick has described beginning drug use in his early teens, entering rehab around age 15, and cycling through more than a dozen treatment programs over the years. He has also spoken about periods of homelessness in several U.S. states after leaving structured treatment, framing those experiences as both dangerous and formative to the story that became “Being Charlie.”
Recent news context
Multiple outlets have reported that Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home with injuries consistent with a knife attack, and some reports cite unnamed sources claiming Nick was responsible. Law enforcement authorities, however, have not publicly confirmed any suspect or filed charges as of the latest reports, and they have stated that the homicide investigation remains ongoing.
