Rob Reiner has been awarded a posthumous Emmy nine months after his death, recognizing his guest performance in the comedy series “The Bear.” The director and actor passed away in December alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
Reiner took home the award for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series during Emmy Awards Night 2. He prevailed over a competitive field that included Michael J. Fox, Brett Goldstein, Hamish Linklater, Christopher McDonald, and Connor Storrie.
The victory marks the first posthumous Emmy win for an on-camera performance since Raúl Julia won for “The Burning Season” in 1995. It also rewrites record books within the Reiner family. Rob Reiner’s previous acting Emmy came in 1978 for his role in “All in the Family,” creating a 48-year gap between wins. This surpasses the record held by his father, Carl Reiner, who won Emmys in 1958 and 1995, separated by 37 years.
Reiner, who died at age 78, was celebrated in the In Memoriam segment at the 2026 Oscars. His appearance on FX’s “The Bear” is considered one of his final screen roles, joining a legacy that includes directing classics such as “This Is Spinal Tap,” “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally,” and “A Few Good Men.” Meanwhile, this year’s Emmy nominations were led by “The Pitt” with 25 nods.
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