Rob Reiner Earns Posthumous Emmy for Guest Role in ‘The Bear’

The Television Academy has awarded a posthumous Primetime Emmy to director and actor Rob Reiner for his guest performance in the comedy series “The Bear.” The ceremony also recognized Betty Gilpin and other performers for their leading roles in winning television programs.

7 Sept, 02:37 — 7 Sept, 07:00

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Rob Reiner was a highly respected actor and filmmaker whose final television performance has been honored by the Television Academy nine months after his passing. The win establishes a historic milestone, as he becomes the first individual to surpass the Emmy record previously held by his father, Carl Reiner. This recognition highlights the industry's tradition of celebrating legacy talent while drawing renewed attention to the critically acclaimed series 'The Bear'.

Key entitiesRob Reiner Carl Reiner The Bear Creative Arts Emmys Betty Gilpin

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for The Bear, as Widow’s Bay dominates early awards

Reiner broke record set by his father Carl Reiner at the ceremony formerly known as the Creative Arts Emmys, with The Pitt, Pluribus and DTF St Louis also winning big Rob Reiner has won a posthumous Emmy for his performance in The Bear, nine months after his death – breaking the record set in the exact same category by his own father, Carl Reiner. Reiner’s win for outstanding guest actor in a comedy was announced on Sunday night at the ceremony formerly known as the Creative Arts Emmys, a two...

By Sian Cain and agencies

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varietyMostly Factual7h ago

Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy for ‘The Bear’

The late and great Rob Reiner has won an Emmy, nine months after his death. Reiner won the outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for “The Bear” at the Emmy Awards Night 2, prevailing over Michael J. Fox and Brett Goldstein (“Shrinking”), Hamish Linklater (“Widow’s Bay”), Christopher McDonald (“Hacks”) and Connor Storrie (“Saturday Night […]

By Clayton Davis

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual7h ago

Rob Reiner and Betty Gilpin Win 2026 Emmys for Guest Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series

The awards were given out at Night 2 of the Creative Arts Emmys, held ahead of the Sept. 14 Primetime Emmy Awards.

By Nicole Fell

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual2h ago

Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy for ‘The Bear’ Guest Role

The filmmaker and actor won Guest Actor in a Comedy Series during the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony on Sunday night

By Emily Zemler

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deadlineMostly Factual6h ago

Betty Gilpin Recites “Manic Poem” To Accept First Emmy For ‘Widow’s Bay’: “Let’s All Lean Towards Sam Shepard & Less Toward Sam Altman”

Betty Gilpin capped a stellar night for breakout Apple TV series Widow’s Bay on Sunday by winning the Emmy in the Guest Actress In a Comedy Series category for playing one of the most dramatic — and tragic — characters in the horror comedy, the 18th century Sarah Westcott Warren. Taking the stage on Night […]

By Nellie Andreeva

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First report: variety · 7 Sept, 02:37|Full coverage: 9 · 7h|Window: 7h

variety7 Sept, 02:37First to report

Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy for ‘The Bear’

hollywood-reporter7 Sept, 02:55

Rob Reiner and Betty Gilpin Win 2026 Emmys for Guest Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series

deadline7 Sept, 03:43

Betty Gilpin Recites “Manic Poem” To Accept First Emmy For ‘Widow’s Bay’: “Let’s All Lean Towards Sam Shepard & Less Toward Sam Altman”

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The Guardian7 Sept, 05:31

Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for The Bear, as Widow’s Bay dominates early awards

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rolling-stone7 Sept, 07:00

Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy for ‘The Bear’ Guest Role

telex7 Sept, 07:39

Posztumusz Emmy-díjat nyert Rob Reiner A Mackó című sorozatért

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newsbeast7 Sept, 08:47

Ο Ρομπ Ράινερ βραβεύτηκε με βραβείο Emmy λίγους μήνες μετά την δολοφονία του

berlingske7 Sept, 08:50

Knivdræbt skuespiller får Emmy

politiken7 Sept, 09:22Latest update

Rob Reiner Earns Posthumous Emmy for Guest Role in ‘The Bear’

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Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for The Bear, as Widow’s Bay dominates early awards

Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy for ‘The Bear’

Rob Reiner and Betty Gilpin Win 2026 Emmys for Guest Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series

Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy for ‘The Bear’ Guest Role

Betty Gilpin Recites “Manic Poem” To Accept First Emmy For ‘Widow’s Bay’: “Let’s All Lean Towards Sam Shepard & Less Toward Sam Altman”

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Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy for ‘The Bear’

Rob Reiner and Betty Gilpin Win 2026 Emmys for Guest Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series

Betty Gilpin Recites “Manic Poem” To Accept First Emmy For ‘Widow’s Bay’: “Let’s All Lean Towards Sam Shepard & Less Toward Sam Altman”

Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for The Bear, as Widow’s Bay dominates early awards

Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy for ‘The Bear’ Guest Role

Posztumusz Emmy-díjat nyert Rob Reiner A Mackó című sorozatért

Ο Ρομπ Ράινερ βραβεύτηκε με βραβείο Emmy λίγους μήνες μετά την δολοφονία του

Knivdræbt skuespiller får Emmy

Knivdræbt skuespiller får Emmy

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