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Rob Reiner's Final Role Earns Posthumous Emmy Award
7 Sep
Summary
- Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy for his guest role on 'The Bear'.
- This marks his third career Emmy win, including two for 'All in the Family'.
- His final performance was a tribute, referencing 'The Princess Bride'.
Late filmmaker Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy Award for his guest appearance in the comedy series 'The Bear'. This achievement marks his third career Emmy, with previous wins in 1974 and 1978 for his work on 'All in the Family'.
Reiner's final on-screen role saw him portray Albert Schnur, a mentor figure in 'The Bear'. The series finale included a poignant tribute to Reiner, with a character delivering the line, 'As you wish,' a direct reference to his iconic film 'The Princess Bride'.
His passing on December 14, 2025, was a tragic event, and he is slated for inclusion in the main Emmy telecast's In Memoriam segment. Reiner's earlier work also included directing classics like 'Princess Pride' and 'When Harry Met Sally'.
