Nick Reiner found himself at the center of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner‘s deaths in December 2025. The late filmmaker and his wife were found dead from an apparent homicide in their Brentwood, California, home on December 14, and a report emerged about Nick’s alleged involvement in their deaths. Police have yet to confirm this account.
Previously, Nick, 32, opened up about battling a drug addiction and managing homelessness. He had followed in his father’s footsteps by getting into film.
Learn more about Nick, his career and bond with his family below.
How Many Kids Do Rob Reiner & Michele Reiner Have?
Rob and Michele share four children altogether: three biological adult children, Jake, Nick and Romy Reiner, and Tracy Reiner, whom Rob had adopted from his past marriage to ex-wife Penny Marshall.
Did Nick Reiner Kill Rob & Michele Reiner?
Tracy spoke out about Rob and Michele’s shocking deaths shortly after they were found dead. In a statement obtained by NBC News, Tracy said, “I came from the greatest family ever. I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.”
Rob and Michele’s wounds were consistent with a knife attack. Per TMZ, their throats had been slit. People reported that Nick murdered Rob and Michele, though police have yet to confirm this information. However, Nick was taken into police custody on December 15, 2025, per TMZ.
Rob was 78, and Michele was 68 when they died.
What Did Nick Reiner Do for a Living?
Nick followed in his father’s footsteps in the film industry. He became a screenwriter. In 2016, Nick and Rob appeared at an event together in New York City while promoting his film Being Charlie.
“When I was out there, I could’ve died. It’s all luck,” Nick explained in 2016, per People, while promoting 2015’s Being Charlie. “You roll the dice, and you hope you make it. I met crazy great people there, so out of my element. Now, I’ve been home for a really long time, and I’ve sort of gotten acclimated back to being in L.A. and being around my family. But there was a lot of dark years there [sic].”
Nick further explained how he struggled with homelessness.
“I was homeless in Maine. I was homeless in New Jersey. I was homeless in Texas,” Nick said, according to People. “I spent nights on the street. I spent weeks on the street. It was not fun. … If I wanted to do it my way and not go to the programs they were suggesting, then I had to be homeless.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).