Rob Reiner has won an Emmy nearly 50 years after his last acting victory.
The late actor and filmmaker received the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series award Sunday for his performance in “The Bear.”
Reiner played Albert, the father of Jamie Lee Curtis’ character, Donna Berzatto, in the fourth season of the hit FX series.
The award came nine months after Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, died at their Los Angeles home.
Reiner’s son Nick faces murder charges in connection with their deaths. The case remains pending.
At Sunday’s Creative Arts Emmy ceremony, the audience stood to honor Reiner after the announcement.
Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey accepted the award on his behalf.
I know we all wish Rob could be here tonight to share in the celebration; I’m honoured to accept this Emmy on his behalf.
The victory gave Reiner his third Emmy and his first acting Emmy since 1978, when he won for his role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on “All in the Family.”
That 48-year gap also set a new record for the longest time between acting Emmy wins.
Reiner became one of Hollywood’s most respected figures through acting, directing and producing.
He directed films including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “When Harry Met Sally…” and “A Few Good Men.”
His final Emmy victory now adds another remarkable moment to a career that stretched across generations.