<P> Robert Reiner ( born March 6 , 1947 ) is an American actor , writer , director , producer , and activist . As an actor , Reiner first came to national prominence with the role of Michael Stivic on All in the Family ( 1971 -- 1979 ) . That role earned him two Emmy Awards during the 1970s . As a director , Reiner was recognized by the Directors Guild of America ( DGA ) with nominations for the coming of age comedy - drama film Stand by Me ( 1986 ) , the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally ... ( 1989 ) , and the military courtroom drama A Few Good Men ( 1992 ) . He also directed the psychological horror - thriller Misery ( 1990 ) , the romantic comedy fantasy adventure The Princess Bride ( 1987 ) , and the heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap ( 1984 ) . </P>
<P> Robert Reiner ( born March 6 , 1947 ) is an American actor , writer , director , producer , and activist . As an actor , Reiner first came to national prominence with the role of Michael Stivic on All in the Family ( 1971 -- 1979 ) . That role earned him two Emmy Awards during the 1970s . As a director , Reiner was recognized by the Directors Guild of America ( DGA ) with nominations for the coming of age comedy - drama film Stand by Me ( 1986 ) , the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally ... ( 1989 ) , and the military courtroom drama A Few Good Men ( 1992 ) . He also directed the psychological horror - thriller Misery ( 1990 ) , the romantic comedy fantasy adventure The Princess Bride ( 1987 ) , and the heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap ( 1984 ) . </P>
who played michael in all in the family
who played michael in all in the family
Robert Reiner
Robert Reiner