Robert "Rob" Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, and activist. As an actor, Reiner first came to national prominence with the role of
Michael Stivic, son-in-law of
Archie and
Edith Bunker (played by
Carroll O'Connor and
Jean Stapleton), on
All in the Family (1971–78). That role earned him two
Emmy Awards during the 1970s. As a director, Reiner was recognized by the
Directors Guild of America (DGA) with nominations for the coming of age comedy-drama film
Stand by Me (1986), the romantic comedy
When Harry Met Sally... (1989), and the courtroom drama
A Few Good Men (1992). He also directed the psychological horror-thriller
Misery (1990), the romantic comedy fantasy adventure
The Princess Bride (1987) and the heavy metal comedy-mockumentary
This Is Spinal Tap (1984).