The versatile filmmaker has been immersed in the entertainment business for much of his life, succeeding first as an actor then as a director and producer. He performed in many television and feature productions (including his Emmy-winning work as a star of the long-running hit television series All in the Family) before finding success as a director with the acclaimed "rockumentary" comedy This Is Spinal Tap in 1984. He followed with the road comedy The Sure Thing and the adaptation of Stephen King's youth adventure Stand By Me. The latter film brought him his first nomination as Best Director from the Directors Guild of America.

Rob Reiner is a principal and co-founder of Castle Rock Entertainment. In addition to directing films, he is involved in all phases of Castle Rock's creative activities.

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