Obituary of Carl Reiner

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Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner (born March 20th, 1922 in The Bronx, New York) was a Film Director who was best known for being a versatile person in Hollywood whose career spanned seven decades. Carl died on June 29th, 2020 and his death was simply reported as being due to old age. He died at the age of 98.

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Carl Reiner Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Jewish
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Carl's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Carlton Reiner
    • Father: Irving Reiner
    • Mother: Bessie Reiner (née Mathias)
    • Brother(s):
      • Charlie Reiner
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Estelle Reiner (married 24 December 1943-25 October 2008, her death)
    • Son(s):
    • Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 29 2020 at age 98
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age

Category Tags:

Film DirectorComedian Author American Born on March 20th Born in 1922 Born in New York Died in 2020 Died at age 98 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"Inviting people to laugh with you while you are laughing at yourself is a good thing to do. You may be the fool but you're the fool in charge."

"I don't make pictures just to make money. I make money to make more pictures."

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."

"Reiner was drafted into the United States Army Air Forces where he served during World War II, eventually after many attempts he worked his way up to the rank of corporal by the end of his duty."

"What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create."

"I'm a charming coward; I fight with words." (IMDB)

"An apple a day will fill your yard with cores."

"If you can't get the cat to stop peeing on your rug, get a litter box."

"If you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail."

"Carl Reiner lived a remarkable life filled with laughter, creativity, and endless contributions to the entertainment industry, forever leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Carl Reiner was a successful comedian, actor, and director, known for his creative contributions to film and television, until his passing at the age of 98. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-03 16:43:06
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