Carl Reiner in The Spirit of '76
Carl Reiner (1922 - 2020)
Writer/director
Film Deaths
- Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) [Field Marshal VonKluck]: Shot in the chest by Steve Martin as Carl starts to throw the switches to destroy various American cities (though Carl only succeeds in destroying Terre Haute, Indiana before Steve foils his plans). (Played for comic effect.) (Thanks to Tommy)
- The Spirit of '76 (1990) [Dr. Von Mobil]: Dies of old age/natural causes in the future hospital, while talking to Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerard V. Casale. (Played for comic effect.)
TV Deaths
None known.
Noteworthy Connections
- Husband of Estelle Reiner (widowed)
- Father of Rob Reiner and Lucas Reiner