Late filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner has received a posthumous Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on FX’s acclaimed series “The Bear.”
The nomination, announced Wednesday morning, recognizes Reiner’s performance as Albert Schnurr, a business mentor who helps one of the restaurant’s employees successfully run its sandwich window.
Reiner appeared in three episodes during the show’s fourth season. In the season finale, the series paid tribute to the late actor when a restaurant employee calls Schnurr for assistance, honoring Reiner’s contribution to the award-winning comedy-drama.
The nomination marks Reiner’s eighth career Emmy nomination and could become his third Emmy win.
He previously won for his breakout role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on Norman Lear’s sitcom “All in the Family,” taking home awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy in 1974 and Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1978.
Reiner is nominated alongside Michael J. Fox and Brett Goldstein for “Shrinking,” Hamish Linklater for “Widow’s Bay,” Christopher McDonald for “Hacks,” and Connor Storrie for “Saturday Night Live.”
Beyond acting, Reiner built one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directing careers. His filmography includes classics such as “When Harry Met Sally…,” “This Is Spinal Tap” and “A Few Good Men,” which earned him an Oscar nomination.
He was also recently seen portraying George Washington in an episode of Larry David’s HBO comedy series “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.”
Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer, were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood home on Dec. 14, 2025.
Their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail awaiting trial in Los Angeles.
Nick Reiner is scheduled to appear in Los Angeles Superior Court on Sept. 15. He has also filed a separate probate petition seeking access to a family trust to pay legal expenses.
Reiner’s legacy has continued to be recognized since his death. Earlier this year, he was honored during the Academy Awards and Critics Choice Awards memorial tributes.
The 2026 Emmy Awards will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and air live on NBC and Peacock on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The nomination is Reiner’s first award recognition since his death and adds to a career that spanned more than five decades in television and film.
The 2026 Academy Awards paid tribute to multiple icons who passed away in the last year, sharing special honor to Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton and Robert Redford in an extended In Memoriam segment.