Rob Reiner has been posthumously nominated for an Emmy Award for his guest role in FX's "The Bear," marking his first nomination since his death in December 2025. The 78-year-old actor was nominated in the Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category for his portrayal of restaurateur Albert Schnurr in the show's fourth season.
Reiner's nomination comes less than a year after his death, which authorities allege was caused by his son, Nick Reiner, 32. Nick is currently in custody after being charged in connection with the deaths of Rob and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 70. The couple was found with apparent knife wounds at their $13.5 million mansion in Los Angeles on December 14, 2025.
The Reiner family released a statement at the time expressing profound sorrow and requesting privacy. The actor's adopted daughter, Tracy Reiner, 62, described the family as "the greatest ever" and expressed shock over the tragedy.
In addition to his Emmy nomination, Reiner's final on-screen appearance was in Larry David's HBO series "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," where he played George Washington. The actor was also known for directing and producing films such as "Stand by Me," "The Princess Bride," and "When Harry Met Sally..." He and his wife were also political activists.
FX's "The Bear" received eight Emmy nominations in total for the 2026 awards ceremony. The show's finale in June included a tribute to Reiner, referencing his 1987 classic "The Princess Bride." Actor Edwin Lee Gibson, who played Ebra in the series, praised Reiner's chemistry and the joy of working with him.