Nick Reiner Arrested, Held on $4 Million Bail in Deaths of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Los Angeles — Nick Reiner, the adult son of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, has been arrested and is being held on $4 million bail in connection with the deaths of his parents, according to law enforcement and jail records.

The 32-year-old was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department and booked early Monday morning.

Authorities confirmed that Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead Sunday afternoon inside their Brentwood home on Chadbourne Avenue. One of the couple’s daughters reportedly discovered their bodies and contacted emergency services. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Preliminary information indicates that the couple suffered fatal injuries consistent with sharp-force trauma. The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division has assumed control of the investigation.

Officials have not publicly disclosed a motive and emphasized that the case remains active and ongoing. Detectives continue to collect evidence, conduct interviews, and await further forensic results.

Police dispatch logs show officers requested additional units at the residence shortly after 3:30 p.m. Sunday due to the seriousness of the scene.

While an arrest has been confirmed, authorities have not released details regarding the alleged events leading up to the deaths or the specific role Nick Reiner is accused of playing.

News of the arrest has prompted widespread reaction across the entertainment industry. Friends and longtime collaborators, including Billy Crystal and Larry David, were reportedly seen at the Reiner residence Sunday evening. Public tributes have also been shared by figures such as former President Barack Obama, Stephen King, and Ben Stiller.

Rob Reiner was one of the most influential figures in American film and television. The son of iconic comedian Carl Reiner, he rose to fame portraying Michael “Meathead” Stivic on All in the Family, earning two Emmy Awards. He later became a celebrated director with films including This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, and The Bucket List. He remained active in acting and directing into recent years.

Michele Singer Reiner, whom Rob Reiner married in 1989, was a respected photographer and creative collaborator. The couple shared three children — Jake, Nick, and Romy — and Rob Reiner also had a daughter, Tracy, from his previous marriage to director Penny Marshall.

Nick Reiner remains in custody as the investigation continues. Authorities stress that all allegations are subject to due process, and further updates will be released as confirmed information becomes available.