Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner’s long career straddled the line between sincere and outlandish, with partnerships with comic heavyweights such as Mel Brooks and Steve Martin. Reiner notably appeared with Sid Caesar after getting his start on Broadway. His performance led to a successful run as the producer and co-star of the iconic hit program, The Dick Van Dyke Show. He started his directing career on that program, which led to comedy classics such as Oh God!. His partnership with Martin resulted in other comedic successes, including Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid and All of Me.

Reiner’s acting tenure lasted much longer than his directing. He voiced Carl in Toy Story 4 and starred in shows such as Ally McBeal and Two and a Half Men. He also had a role in Ocean’s Eleven and its two sequels, which, to some degree, introduced him to younger generations. Reiner ruled the roost as one of the greatest comic icons of all time after more than seven decades in the industry.