Acting:
* The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966): Played Alan Brady, the pompous, but ultimately lovable, boss of Rob Petrie. This iconic role cemented his place in television history.
* Ocean's Eleven (1960): Played the nervous "Saul Bloom," a member of the heist team.
* The Jerk (1979): Played the character "Mr. Bologna." This movie, which he directed, also featured his son, Rob Reiner.
* Ghostbusters (1984): Played "Louis Tully" in the iconic comedy.
* The Princess Bride (1987): A memorable role as the "Grandfather."
* The Twilight Zone (1985-1989): Hosted and narrated the second revival of this sci-fi classic.
* Modern Family (2010-2020): Guest starred in various episodes as "Marvin."
Writing:
* The Dick Van Dyke Show: Reiner wrote and directed numerous episodes.
* The Steve Allen Show: Wrote material for the popular variety show in the 1950s.
* Sid Caesar's "Your Show of Shows": Wrote for this legendary sketch comedy program.
* The Jerk (1979): Wrote the screenplay.
* The Princess Bride (1987): Co-wrote the screenplay with William Goldman.
Directing:
* The Jerk (1979):
* Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982): A comedic mashup of film noir films using archival footage and scenes from previous movies.
* Summer School (1987):
* The Princess Bride (1987):
* All I Want for Christmas (1991):
Other:
* "2000 Year Old Man" skit: Developed and performed this iconic skit with Mel Brooks for various shows and albums.
* "The Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks Show": A short-lived but critically acclaimed variety show on NBC.
This is only a small sampling of Carl Reiner's vast and diverse career. He was a true legend of comedy, and his influence on television and film can still be felt today.