Reiner, the father of filmmaker and activist Rob Reiner, was the winner of nine Emmy awards, including five for “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” His most popular films as a director included “Oh God,” starring George Burns, in 1977; “The Jerk,” with Steve Martin, in 1979; and “All of Me,” with Martin and Lily Tomlin, in 1984.
In 2017, Carl Reiner, his longtime friend and frequent comedy partner Mel Brooks, Norman Lear, Kirk Douglas and other nonagenarian Hollywood legends were featured in the HBO documentary “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast,” examining the secrets to longevity in a fickle industry.Reiner first came to prominence as a regular cast member of Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows,” for which he won two Emmys in 1956 and 1957 in the supporting category. He met Brooks during his time with Caesar.
Reiner then freelanced as a panel show emcee on “Keep Talking,” as a TV guest star and in featured film roles in “The Gazebo,” “Happy Anniversary” and “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.” Reiner’s 1958 novel “Enter Laughing,” loosely based on his own experiences, was optioned for the stage by producer David Merrick. Reiner did a legit adaptation in 1963 and then directed the film version in 1967, marking his motion picture directing debut.
Though the “Enter Laughing” movie was modestly received, Reiner continued to direct steadily over the next few decades. “Where’s Poppa?,” an offbeat comedy he directed in 1970, became a cult favorite. Similarly, two other Martin vehicles, the gumshoe spoof “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” and “The Man With Two Brains,” found bigger audiences after their release in theaters.
He guested on “Frasier” in 1993; reprised the role of Alan Brady on an episode of “Mad About You” in 1995 and won an Emmy for it; and guested on “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Legal” and “House.”
Thank you JerrySeinfeld for the CCC with Carl and Mel Brooks...
Thanks Carl for hours of entertainment. You were the cutest of the cast on Oceans Eleven. Handsome, smart and swagger. My secret crush has been revealed. 🌷
Yahoo He was a very funny man as well as being an accomplished writer-director, and heaven only knows what else. He has left a void in the entertainment world. May he eternally rest in peace.
RIP.
May he Rest In Peace. A very sad day for many 😞
NikitaKitty Well done, Carl. Godspeed. His was a great life, well lived. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May you find strength knowing the world also shares in your loss.
Yahoo He was such a funny man who made the world laugh,he will be greatly missed.
New_Narrative Godspeed old friend. You’ll be missed.
murphymike A national treasure, he was. My deepest sympathy to robreiner and the entire family.
So sorry to hear that.
Brilliant, talented. Res In Peace!
OKnox May his memory be a blessing.
Very sad. He was very talented and politically involved.
Brilliant man he will be missed
😢
RIP Carl Reiner! Thanks for the constant giggles & heart laughs. RIPCarlReiner
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