American filmmaker and actor (1947–2025) Robert Reiner was an American filmmaker, actor, and political activist. He directed a series of acclaimed studio films in a career that spanned comedy, drama, romance, and documentary. Reiner received numerous accolades, including winning three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Hugo Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and nine Golden Globe Awards. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999 and received the Chaplin Gala Tribute at the Film at Lincoln Center in 2014. Three of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry. Wikipedia's most-read article for 3 days in a row: 10,938,019 views in all, peaking at 7,784,573 on December 15, 2025. Mon, Dec 15: 7,784,573 views Tue, Dec 16: 2,209,431 views Wed, Dec 17: 944,015 views Wiki link