ROB REINER’s Son NICK REINER Arrested On Suspicion Of Murdering His Parents

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their California home on Sunday, December 14. Both Reiner and Singer “suffered lacerations consistent with a knife,” and accusations that the culprit was Rob‘s 32-year-old son Nick Reiner began swirling late last night.

Unfortunately it’s true – Nick Reiner was arrested late Sunday and is being held in a jail in Los Angeles County on $4 million bail, according to the New York Times. The Reiner family also issued the following statement to Variety: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”

Rob Reiner had plenty of legendary movies under his belt, though metal fans know him as the director and writer of the 1984 classic This Is Spinal Tap (and the 2025 sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues). 

Rob Reiner is the son of famed comedian and filmmaker Carl Reiner. Immersed in entertainment from an early age, he pursued acting and achieved major success in the 1970s with his role as Michael Stivic on the influential sitcom All in the Family.

In the 1980s, Reiner transitioned into directing and quickly became one of Hollywood’s most versatile and reliable filmmakers. His early work included This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), and When Harry Met Sally… (1989).

Throughout the early 1990s, he continued his streak with critically acclaimed films such as Misery and A Few Good Men, showcasing his ability to handle comedy, romance, fantasy, and intense drama with equal skill.

Reiner‘s later career included films like The American President, Ghosts of Mississippi, and The Bucket List, while he also stayed active as an actor and political advocate.

Nick Reiner is an American film director, writer, and producer best known for his work behind the camera. He has directed several feature films, including The Man from Elysian Fields (2001) and My Father’s Will (2009), as well as television episodes and short-form projects, often favoring character-driven stories and understated drama. Nick Reiner has also dealt with drugs and homelessness in the past.