Rob Reiner: Hollywood's storytelling chameleon

Rob Reiner, Michele Singer died in LA home

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Rob Reiner, Michele Singer died in LA home
Rob Reiner, Michele Singer died in LA home

Rob Reiner leaves behind a legacy as one of Hollywood's most versatile talents. He was an actor who became a director of enduring classics.

His six-decade long career wasn't limited to one genre. From sitcom laughs to courtroom shouts, fairy tales to tearful goodbyes, he gave audiences stories that would reinvent cinema.

Let's take a look at top 5 Rob Reiner's films:

Stand by Me (1986):

Rob Reiner: Hollywoods storytelling chameleon

Based on Stephen King's novella The Body, a poignant coming-of-age drama captured the bittersweet nostalgia of childhood with raw honesty.

The Princess Bride (1987):

Rob Reiner: Hollywoods storytelling chameleon

Adapted from William Goldman's novel of the same name, Reiner mixed romance, comedy and adventure in the film which became a cult classic.

When Harry Met Sally (1989):

Rob Reiner: Hollywoods storytelling chameleon

Written by Nora Ephran, the film is credited with setting the modern rom-com standard for the 1990s films. It even influenced the iconic Friends and Notting Hill.

A Few Good Men (1992):

Rob Reiner: Hollywoods storytelling chameleon

Adapted from Aaron Sorkin's stage play, the gripping courtroom drama cemented his reputation as a director serious drama.

This is Spinal Tap (1984):

Rob Reiner: Hollywoods storytelling chameleon

A satirical mockumentary about a fictional rock band pioneered the genre and influenced later works like The Office and Best in Show. It became part of pop culture.