Carl Reiner is a comedian, a director, a writer, a producer and an actor. He was Mel Brook’s straight man on
The Steve Allen Show, he created
The Dick Van Dyke Show. He directed
The Jerk, and he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2000. His wife,
Estelle Reiner performed the classic line “I’ll have what she’s having” in
When Harry Met Sally, earning her a place in pop culture comedy history for a long time to come. Their son–
Rob Reiner – will forever be known as
All in the Family’s Meathead to a generation. He also directed
This is Spinal Tap,
The Princess Bride, and
When Harry Met Sally. Who is Rob’s wife?
Penny Marshall who earned her comedy royalty title as Laverne in the hit sitcom
Laverne and Shirley. Since then, she’s directed
Big and
A League of Their Own. Penny’s brother actor, writer, director and producer
Gary Marshall is also a part of the extended family here. There may not be a more talented group of people attached through marriage.
