Rob Reiner's posthumous Emmy win sets 48-year record, breaking father Carl Reiner's mark

Rob Reiner won outstanding guest actor in a comedy series at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys for FX's 'The Bear', nine months after his death at 78. The 48 years since his 1978 win for 'All in the Family' is the longest span between acting Emmy wins on record, surpassing the 37-year gap held by his father, Carl Reiner. Variety reported the award on 7 September 2026.