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Carl Reiner
Comedian

Carl Reiner

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Creating The Dick Van Dyke Show.

The 2000 Year Old Man · The Dick Van Dyke Show

Born
20 March 1922
Birthplace
The Bronx
Died
29 June 2020

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Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner was an American comedian, writer and director whose work ranged from early television sketches to film comedy.

Early life

Beginnings

Grew up in the Bronx and moved from repairing sewing machines into drama after his brother told him about a free workshop.

Career

  1. 1950s

    Sid Caesar

    Performed and contributed material to Your Show of Shows and Caesar’s Hour.

  2. 1961

    Sitcom creation

    Launched The Dick Van Dyke Show.

  3. 1970s–1980s

    Film directing

    Directed comedies including The Jerk and All of Me.

Selected work

The 2000 Year Old Man

Developed the comedy routine with Mel Brooks.

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Created, wrote and performed in the sitcom.

The Jerk

Directed Steve Martin’s breakthrough starring film.

Beyond work

Family

Married Estelle Lebost in 1943; their children included filmmaker Rob Reiner, writer Annie Reiner and artist Lucas Reiner.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: CBS Television. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.