"Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor and film director. But the Brentwood resident, known for the classic films "Stand by Me" and "When Harry Met Sally," was also a political force, an outspoken supporter of progressive causes and a Democratic Party activist who went beyond the typical role of celebrities who host glitzy fundraisers. Reiner was deeply involved in issues that he cared about, such as early childhood education and the legalization of gay marriage."
"Reiner was a co-founder of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, the organization that successfully led the fight to overturn Proposition 8, the 2008 ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage. He was active in children's issues through the years, having led the campaign to pass Proposition 10, the California Children and Families Initiative, which created an ambitious program of early childhood development services."
Rob Reiner was widely recognized as a TV actor and film director, with notable films including Stand by Me and When Harry Met Sally. Reiner served as a prominent progressive political activist and Democratic Party participant who engaged deeply with policy rather than only hosting fundraisers. He co-founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which led the successful effort to overturn Proposition 8, and led the campaign for Proposition 10 to create statewide early childhood development services. Reiner enlisted fellow artists and family in advocacy and was credited with making significant policy impacts in California. He and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner, were found dead at his Brentwood home at age 78.
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