Often includes references to his previous films.

Reiner and best friend Billy Crystal were born just eight days apart in New York in March 1947. They met when Crystal played Rob's friend in an episode of "All in the Family" (1971).

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; it is next to his father's star. [October 1999]

Son of Carl Reiner.

Step-father of Tracy Reiner.

Son of Estelle Reiner.

In 1998, Reiner spearheaded a ballot initiative in California to add a tax on cigarettes to pay for early childhood development programs. It passed by a narrow margin.

He has 3 children with wife Michele Singer.

Brother of Lucas Reiner.

Co-wrote the 1st episode of "Happy Days" (1974).

Supported Al Gore during the 2000 presidential election.

In his first project following "All in the Family" (1971), Rob Reiner produced, co-wrote and co-starred with then wife Penny Marshall in the TV movie More Than Friends (1978) (TV), a romantic comedy based on the couple's own courtship.

Directed three of the movies ranked in American Film Institute's list of top 100 U.S. love stories in 2002: When Harry Met Sally... (1989) ranked #25, American President, The (1995) - #75 and Princess Bride, The (1987)- #88.

Named his production company "Castle Rock" after a fictional town created by Stephen King (the two have worked as a team on several movies together).

While filming the scene in Stand by Me (1986) in which Gordie and Vern are being chased by a train, he couldn't get Wil Wheaton and Jerry O'Connell to look frightened enough, so after a take, he proceeded to yell at them until they began to cry. He then filmed the scene over again.

"He couldn't have been more different from Archie Bunker. He cared about the little guy. He shone a light on bigotry and ignorance and hope. Arguably, he created the single most indelible character in the history of American television." - on his "All in the Family" co-star Carroll O'Connor