The son of acclaimed filmmaker and “This Is Spinal Tap” actor has spent much of his life publicly grappling with addiction, instability, and a complicated relationship with his family.At approximately 9:15 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Nick Reiner in connection with the deaths of his parents, Robert and Michele Singer Reiner.
Police later said the 32-year-old was “responsible for their deaths.” This case has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and reignited public attention on a long-documented and turbulent personal history.Below are five facts about Nick Reiner’s life and background, drawn from public interviews and past reporting, that now sit alongside the grim developments of this investigation.