Rob Reiner’s daughter Romy’s latest acting gig has sweet connection to dad

Romy Reiner’s latest acting gig has a sweet connection to her late father, Rob Reiner. The youngest child of the filmmaker and his wife, Michele Reiner, appeared on the seventh and final episode of Larry David’s new series, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” which premiered on HBO Friday. Romy, 28, starred as a nurse who tended to an ill President William Henry Harrison (played by Fred Melamed). Romy Reiner’s new acting gig has a connection to her late dad, Rob Reiner. (Pictured: Romy in “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.”) HBO She starred as a nurse in the seventh and final episode of Larry David’s HBO series, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.” HBO Her appearance on the star-studded sketch show came weeks after the second episode of the series aired on July 3, in which Rob gave his last screen performance as George Washington before he and Michele wife were tragically killed last December. The longtime couple, who wed in 1989, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood, California, home. Rob was 78 and Michele was 70. The “All in the Family” actor and the photographer’s death certificates stated they died within “minutes” of receiving “multiple sharp force injuries” with a “knife, by another.” Rob portrayed George Washington in the second episode of the series. HBO That was the last screen performance the filmmaker gave before he and his wife, Michele Reiner (seen above with Rob and Nick Reiner in 2013), were tragically killed last December. Getty Images for Teen Vogue Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Their youngest son, Nick Reiner, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths. The 32-year-old screenwriter is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. In February, Nick, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia before the killings, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The longtime couple (seen above with Romy and Jake Reiner in 2024) were found stabbed to death in their home. Getty Images Their youngest son, Nick (seen above in court in February), was arrested and charged with their murders. via REUTERS Michele and Rob were also parents to sons Jake, 35, and Nick and daughter Romy. Additionally, the “This Is Spinal Tap” director adopted daughter Tracy Reiner during his first marriage to Penny Marshall. Since the pair’s tragic deaths, Romy and Jake have been trying to resume their normal lives. Most recently, the siblings threw the first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox game on Aug. 2 as a special tribute to their dad, who was a huge baseball fan. Nick (seen above with his parents, Romy and Jake in 2015) pleaded not guilty to the murder charges. michelereiner/Instagram The Reiner children have tried to resume their lives since the killings. (Pictured: Romy hugging Rob.) Romy Reiner / Instagram Jake opened up about this in a recent episode of his “Incline: Dodgers Podcast,” saying, “When it comes to the Dodgers, my first love, it’s something that I’ve always connected with my dad first and foremost, and it’s something that I will continue to connect with him for the rest of my life.” In an April Substack essay, he noted, “We went to so many damn games. I’ll never go to Dodger Stadium again without feeling my dad’s presence and hearing his voice tell me why Shohei Ohtani should never bat in the leadoff spot.” If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!