Rob Reiner has made Emmy history with a posthumous win, breaking a longstanging record previously held by his father, Carl Reiner. The Rob Reiner Breaks His Father’s Emmy Record With Posthumous Win first appeared on The Blast

Rob Reiner has received a posthumous Emmy for his role in “The Bear,” several months after his tragic death at 78 years old. The late actor and filmmaker won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys, marking his third Emmy and breaking a record previously held by his father, actor and screenwriter Carl Reiner.

Rob Reiner Wins Emmy Nearly 9 Months After His Death

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held on September 5 and 6, celebrating specialized performers and production professionals whose work helps bring TV productions to life.

On the second night of the prestigious event, late filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner was posthumously awarded for Outstanding Guest in a Comedy Series for “The Bear,” nearly nine months after his death on December 14, 2025. He was honored with a standing ovation from the audience.

Reiner bested nominees Michael J. Fox (Shrinking), Brett Goldstein (Shrinking), Hamish Linklater (Widow’s Bay), Christopher McDonald (Hacks), and Connor Storrie (Saturday Night Live).

Reiner’s win marks the first posthumous Emmy for an on-camera performance since Puerto Rican actor Raúl Juliá won in 1995 for the drama film “The Burning Season.”

Presenter Wendi McLendon-Covey accepted the award on the filmmaker’s behalf, saying, “We all wish he was here,” per Deadline.

The Filmmaker Broke His Father’s Emmy Record

The posthumous achievement marked Reiner’s third Emmy win. In 1974 and 1978, he won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Michael “Mike” Stivic in the sitcom “All in the Family.”

Reiner now holds the Emmy record for the longest gap between acting wins, spanning 48 years. The record was previously held by his father, Carl Reiner.

Carl had a legendary television career, earning 18 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and winning 11 times in various categories, including acting, producing, and writing. Looking strictly at the acting category, the longest gap between his wins was 37 years, with Best Supporting Actor wins in 1958 for “Caesar’s Hour” and in 1995 for “Mad About You.”

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Jamie Lee Curtis Urged The Filmmaker To Take ‘The Bear’ Role

Losing my mind that Jess' parents are Jamie Lee Curtis and Rob Reiner, this is the best day. pic.twitter.com/Nffad94fSo

— Matt Brown (@CallMeMatt88) November 13, 2021

Reiner and Jamie Lee Curtis were close friends. The actress’s husband, Christopher Guest, co-wrote and starred in the filmmaker’s 1984 movie, “This Is Spinal Tap.” Reiner and Curtis also starred as Jess’s divorced parents in “New Girl.”

In “The Bear,” Curtis played Donna, the volatile mother of the Berzatto siblings. When Reiner was approached to guest in the series, he wasn’t so sure about taking on the role. However, Curtis convinced him. “She said, ‘No, you’ve got to do it! It’s really fun’,” Reiner told PEOPLE.

Curtis was right, and the filmmaker ended up having fun on set. “It was so much fun to do. It’s fun to act, and I love it because there are no worries. You just show up and do your work,” he said, adding that he didn’t need to read the script before agreeing to be in the show.

‘The Bear’ Honored Rob Reiner With A Famous Line From His Movie

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Rob Reiner’s character in “The Bear,” Albert Schnur, was introduced in Season 4 of the series. He was a restaurant and business consultant who worked closely with Ebra (Edwin Lee Gibson).

Reports suggest that Reiner was supposed to return for the show’s fifth season, but he died before filming began, and his character was only featured in off-screen calls with Ebra.

In the series finale, Ebra calls Albert to share exciting news about the franchise’s plan moving forward. Albert’s voice is not heard, but Ebra listens intently and, with a smile, says, “As you wish.”

The line is taken from Reiner’s 1987 movie, “The Princess Bride,” in which Westley repeatedly says “As you wish” to Buttercup. She later realizes that it’s his way of saying “I love you.”

Nick Reiner’s Trial Date Has Not Been Set

Reiner’s son, Nick, stands accused of murdering his parents, who died of multiple sharp-force injuries. On December 14, Rob and Michelle Reiner’s daughter, Romy, discovered them deceased in their LA home. Nick was arrested in connection with the case hours later.

Nick is charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances. Due to the “lying in wait” and “multiple murders,” he is eligible for the death penalty, though prosecutors have not announced whether they are seeking capital punishment.

He is being held without bond at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles while awaiting trial. Nick has pleaded not guilty and currently has an ongoing civil case to access his $1.5 million family trust.

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