Rob Reiner receives posthumous Emmy nomination months after tragic death
Rob Reiner has received a posthumous Emmy nomination months after his tragic death.
Reiner has been nominated in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category for his role in The Bear.
Reiner starred in three episodes of the fourth season of the popular FX show playing restaurant consultant Albert Schnurr who mentored line cook Ebra (played by Edwin Lee Gibson).
The finale of the show, which aired in late June, paid tribute to Reiner by having Ebra use the famous ‘As you wish’ line from Reiner's 1980's classic The Princess Bride.
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Speaking to PEOPLE last year, Reiner said it was Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curits who had encouraged him to take on the role in the hit show.
“She had told me she was on the seasons before, and then when I was asked to do it, I said, ‘I don’t know,’ and she said, ‘No, you’ve got to do it! It’s really fun!’” he said.
He added: “It was so much fun to do. “It’s fun to act, and I love acting because it’s no worries. You just show up and do your work.”
This is Reiner’s eighth Emmy nomination, and is the first performance-related Emmy nod for Reiner since 1978, for best supporting actor for his part in All in the Family.
Alongside his acting, Reiner is best known for his directing Hollywood favourites including Stand By Me andWhen Harry Met Sally, as well as producing.
Most recently, he received Emmy nominations in 2024 for directing and producing Albert Brooks: Defending My Life.
Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their home in Brentwood, California in December 2025.
A spokesperson for the family confirmed the news of their deaths 'with profound sorrow' in a brief statement, which added: "We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."
Their son Nick, 32, was subsequently arrested and charged with two separate counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances
Two months after his arrest, Nick pleaded not guilty.
A preliminary hearing has been set for September this year.
In April, the Reiners' other son Jake penned an emotional Substack post regarding the loss of his parents, detailing the pain of losing 'more than half' of his family in one night.
"We lost more than half of our family that night in the most violent way imaginable," he wrote.
"Nothing can prepare you for what it feels like to lose both parents instantly at the same time," he continued.
"We lost more than half of our family that night in the most violent way imaginable. Sure, any loss of a parent is devastating, but nothing compares to losing both of them at the same time and, on top of that, having your brother be at the centre of it. It’s almost too impossible to process."
Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths: A timeline of the investigation so far
13 December 2025: Rob Reiner and son Nick seen arguing at a holiday party
Reports emerged that Rob and Nick were seen arguing at TV host Conan O'Brien's holiday party, with a source telling PEOPLE: "Nick was freaking everyone out, acting crazy, kept asking people if they were famous."
14 December 2025: Rob and Michele are killed in the 'early hours of the morning'
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced in a press release that the couple, who had been married for 36 years and shared three children, had allegedly been murdered in 'approximately the early morning hours' of 14 December.
The exact time of death remains unclear.
Their bodies would be discovered by police later that day, with sources stating that paramedics confirmed their deaths to their daughter, Romy.
14 December 2025: Nick is sighted and later arrested
On the evening of 14 December, just hours after his parents' bodies were discovered, Nick was seen on CCTV buying a drink at a gas station while wearing a green, white and black tracksuit jacket, a black cap and carrying a red backpack.
At 9.15pm that evening, Nick was arrested near the University of Southern California's campus in connection with Rob and Michele's killings.
Authorities said they were able to 'quickly' locate Nick near the campus, where he was arrested on suspicion of murder.
16 December 2025: Nick is charged with two counts of first-degree murder
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced during a press conference that Nick will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with a special allegation that he used a knife.
17 December 2025: Nick makes his first court appearance
After being medically cleared, Nick made his first court appearance at the Los Angeles Superior Court wearing a blue anti-suicide smock and shackles.
When the judge asked Nick if he was okay waiving his right to a speedy arraignment, he replied: "Yes, your honor."
17 December 2025: Jake and Romy Reiner speak out
Romy and Jake shared a statement in the wake of their parents' deaths and brother's arrest, saying: "Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day."
"The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren't just our parents; they were our best friends," the statement read. "We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life."
17 December 2025: Rob and Michele's cause of death announced
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner released the couple's cause of death, which was recorded as multiple sharp force injuries.
Their manner of death was ruled as homicide.
7 January 2026: Nick's lawyer drops out
High-profile celebrity lawyer Alan Jackson announced he'd no longer be representing Nick, with him telling reporters: "Circumstances beyond my control, but more importantly circumstances beyond Nick's control, have made it impossible for us to continue our representation.
"I'm legally and ethically prohibited from explaining the reasons why."
23 February 2026: Nick pleads not guilty to murder
During his arraignment, Nick pleaded not guilty to murdering his parents, which was entered on his behalf by his new lawyer, Kimberly Greene.
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