Rob Reiner: Director of “When Harry Met Sally” Dies at 78
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Early Career & All in the Family
* He gained prominence directing episodes of the television show All in the Family. He told “60 Minutes” he directed 75 episodes.
* The show was a huge success, running from 1971-1979, with five years topping audience rankings.
* He won two Emmy Awards for his work on the show (1974 and 1978).
Film Career
* Breakthrough: He made his film debut in 1984 with the “mockumentary” Spinal Tap, which became a cult classic.
* Diverse Filmography: He directed a wide range of successful films across genres:
* Dramas: Stand By Me (1986)
* Comedies: When Harry Met Sally (1989)
* Fairy Tale: Princess Bride (1987)
* Thriller: Misery (1990)
* A Few Good Men (1993) – Oscar nomination.
* Total Films: he directed 23 feature films, with Spinal Tap II being his most recent (released in the fall in the US).
Castle Rock Entertainment
* He founded the independent production studio Castle Rock Entertainment in 1987.
* Castle rock produced notable films (The Escapees,The Green Line,Miss Detective) and television shows (Seinfeld).
Later Career
* his films experienced less success in the 2000s.
* He continued to act in various roles on television and in film, including:
* Bob Day in New Girl (2012-2018)
* Playing himself in shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Simpsons, Hannah Montana, and 30 Rock.