Robert Singer "Rob" Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, writer and political activist. As an actor, Reiner first came to national prominence as Archie and Edith Bunker's son-in-law, Michael "Meathead" Stivic, on All in the Family. That role earned him two Emmy Awards during the 1970s. As a director, Reiner was recognized by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) with nominations for Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally..., and A Few Good Men. He was trained at the UCLA Film School.

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

Ex-son-in-law of Anthony W. Marshall.

Ex-stepfather 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 painter Lucas Reiner and poet, playwright and author Annie Reiner.

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

Supported Al Gore (I) 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 (I) 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 (I) (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 OConnell 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 graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1964. Other famous alumni include Angelina Jolie, Michael Klesic, Nicolas Cage, Lenny Kravitz, David Schwimmer (I), Jonathan Silverman (I), Gina Gershon, Rhonda Fleming, Jackie Cooper (I), Antonio Sabato Jr., Pauly Shore, Michael Tolkin, Betty White (I), Corbin Bernsen, Elizabeth Daily, Albert Brooks (I) and Crispin Glover.

Replaced Ted Griffin (III) as the director of Rumor Has It... (2005) twelve days into principal photography.

Is a big fan of The Beach Boys.

Wore a toupee in "All in the Family" (1971).

Brother-in-law of Maud Winchester.

Ex-brother-in-law of Garry Marshall and Ronny Hallin.

Is portrayed by Trey Parker (I) in the "South Park" (1997) episode "Butt Out" (Season 7, Episode 13).

Former comedic partner of Larry Bishop.