Biography
Rob Reiner — director with roots in the Russian Empire
Rob Reiner. Actor and director born in the Bronx, son of Carl Reiner (1947-2025). No documented connection to the Russian Empire. He was the son of Carl Reiner, whose parents came from Austria and Romania, and of Estelle Reiner, née Lebost, born in the Bronx; her family's origin is not recorded.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Paternal grandparents from Austria and Romania; maternal family origin not documented - no Russian Empire link documented
No documented connection to the Russian Empire. He was the son of Carl Reiner, whose parents came from Austria and Romania, and of Estelle Reiner, née Lebost, born in the Bronx; her family's origin is not recorded.
Family Tree
Subject
Rob Reiner🇺🇸 USA
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Father
Carl Reiner
Estelle Lebost
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Origin
Paternal grandparents from Austria and Romania; maternal family origin not documented - no Russian Empire link documented🇷🇺
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
01
Michael Stivic in All in the Family (CBS, 1971-1978)
02
Directed This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987) and When Harry Met Sally (1989)
03
Directed Misery (1990) and A Few Good Men (1992)
04
Co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment
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