Carl Reiner American Actor (1922–2020)
Carl Reiner · film director and screenwriter · American
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Biography
American actor Carl Reiner was born on 20 March 1922 in The Bronx. He passed away on 29 June 2020 at the age of 98. He was recognised for appearances in House M.D. (2004) and Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982).
Records list Your Show of Shows (1950) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 39 films and 5 TV series appear in his credits from 1950 to 2018. He played Saul Bloom in Ocean's 8 (2018). He is also credited as director on 16 titles, including That Old Feeling, and writer on 7 titles, including Bert Rigby, You're a Fool.
The records also show one album, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks at the Cannes Film Festival.
He collected 8 awards. The list of wins starts with Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1957 for Caesar's Hour. His latest listed award is Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2000.
Filmography
44 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ocean's 8 | Saul Bloom | Film |
| 2017 | If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast | Film | |
| 2016 | Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You | Film | |
| 2014 | Dumbbells | Film | |
| 2010–2015 | Hot in Cleveland | TV series | |
| 2007 | Ocean's Thirteen | Film | |
| 2004–2012 | House M.D. | TV series | |
| 2004 | Ocean's Twelve | Film | |
| 2003 | Good Boy! | Film | |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | Film | |
| 2001 | The Majestic | Film | |
| 2000 | The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle | Film | |
| 1998 | Slums of Beverly Hills | Film | |
| 1997 | That Old Feeling | Director | Film |
| 1993 | Fatal Instinct | Director | Film |
Show all 44 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Sibling Rivalry | Director | Film |
| 1990 | The Spirit of '76 | Film | |
| 1989 | Bert Rigby, You're a Fool | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1987 | Summer School | Director | Film |
| 1985 | Summer Rental | Director | Film |
| 1984 | All of Me | Director | Film |
| 1983 | The Man with Two Brains | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1982 | Twilight Theater | Film | |
| 1981 | Skokie | Film | |
| 1979 | The Jerk | Director | Film |
| 1978 | The One and Only | Director | Film |
| 1977 | Oh, God! | Director | Film |
| 1976– | Good Heavens | Director | TV series |
| 1970 | Where's Poppa? | Director | Film |
| 1969 | The Comic | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1967 | A Guide for the Married Man | Film | |
| 1967 | Enter Laughing | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1966 | Alice of Wonderland in Paris | Film | |
| 1966 | The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming | Film | |
| 1965 | John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! | Film | |
| 1965 | The Art of Love | Writer | Film |
| 1963 | It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World | Film | |
| 1963 | The Thrill of It All | Writer | Film |
| 1961 | Gidget Goes Hawaiian | Film | |
| 1959 | Happy Anniversary | Film | |
| 1959 | The Gazebo | Film | |
| 1954– | Caesar's Hour | TV series | |
| 1950– | Your Show of Shows | TV series |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mark Twain Prize for American Humor | Won | |
| 1995 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Mad About You | Won |
| 1964 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Won |
| 1963 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Won |
| 1962 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Won |
| 1958 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Caesar's Hour | Won |
| 1957 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Caesar's Hour | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks at the Cannes Film Festival | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Estelle Reiner (1943 to 2008, ended by death). He was the father of Rob Reiner, Sylivia Ann Reiner and Lucas Reiner. Education on record includes Walsh School of Foreign Service, Evander Childs Educational Campus and Georgetown University.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Carl Reiner at the time of death?
Carl Reiner died on 29 June 2020 at the age of 98. He was born on 20 March 1922.
What is Carl Reiner known for?
Carl Reiner was known for House M.D. (2004) and Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982).
What is Carl Reiner’s nationality?
Carl Reiner was American, born in The Bronx.
Who was Carl Reiner married to?
Carl Reiner’s marriages on record are to Estelle Reiner (1943 to 2008).
Has Carl Reiner won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2000).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q287793), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Louise Palanker from Los Angeles/Santa Barbara, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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