Jake Reiner is an American journalist, actor, writer, and media professional who has worked in broadcast news, scripted television, film, and podcasting. He can also be called a son of a famous family, filmmaker Rob Reiner, and photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner has worked as a television reporter and creative person in the entertainment industry and has developed a career of reporting, acting, writing, and independent production over the course of his career. More recently, he has received more publicity with his involvement in film and podcasting and with the coverage of his family.
Jake Reiner Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real Name: | Jake Reiner |
| Birth Date: | May 2, 1991 |
| Age: | 34 Years |
| Birthplace: | Los Angeles, California |
| Parents: | Rob and Michele Singer Reiner |
| Wife: | Maria Gilfillan |
Early Life
Jake Reiner, currently 34, was born on 2nd May 1991, in Los Angeles, California, in a family that has strong ties with the entertainment sector. His father, Rob Reiner, was a celebrated actor, director, and producer, and his mother, Michele Singer Reiner, was a respected professional photographer and subsequently a producer and co-founder of a nonprofit. Reiner was raised together with his siblings, Nick Reiner, Romy Reiner, and Tracy Reiner (his half-sister).
Although his family had a high profile, Reiner did not step directly into entertainment but instead embarked on an academic and professional career that was based on journalism and communication. He went to Syracuse University, where he pursued broadcast journalism. At Syracuse, he had an interest in reporting, storytelling, and media production, the foundation of his initial career as a television newsman.
Jake Reiner Career
Upon graduating from Syracuse University, Jake Reiner started his professional career in broadcast journalism, in which he worked in local United States television news markets. During the years 2013-2015, he worked as a reporter at KION-TV in Salinas, California, where he covered local news and community matters. He subsequently became part of KPRC 2 in Houston, Texas, where he served between 2016 and 2018, further building himself as an on-air journalist.
Reiner began working in Los Angeles as a reporter at KCBS/KCAL in 2019 and stayed there until 2023. General-assignment reporting and live field reporting were the hallmarks of his journalism career, and his colleagues considered him a professional and dedicated reporter. In December 2025, after his parents died, the Houston Police Union publicly stood by Reiner, noting his previous experience with KPRC 2.
In 2023, Reiner switched professional paths intentionally, quitting a full-time career in journalism to concentrate on acting, writing, and personal creative work. His acting experience includes the televised series Curb Your Enthusiasm, For All Mankind, and American Crime Story, and the movie Shock and Awe. Continuing with his creative potential, Reiner worked as the star and executive producer of the independent film Things Like This (2025), and this is an important step towards his shift from journalism to scripted storytelling.
Besides acting and writing, Reiner is also involved in podcasting. Together with Peter King, he hosts The Incline: Dodgers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, where he talks baseball and culture. The podcast indicates that he remains involved in media and can do more of a talking and personal style compared to the formal broadcast journalism.
Personal Life
Jake Reiner has a long-term relationship with Maria Gilfillan. Although the exact details of the origin of their relationship are not publicly reported, Gilfillan is publicly known to have been the partner of Reiner both in 2024 and 2025. She has been present with him in various social and family events, such as high-profile events and film premieres within the Reiner family.
Media reports have mentioned Gilfillan as the partner of Reiner, and some have casually called her a daughter-in-law of the late Rob and Michele Reiner, but most are clear that she was his long-term girlfriend and not a wife. After his parents were murdered in December 2025, Gilfillan was reported to have been with Reiner to provide personal support surrounding the investigation and the associated court cases involving his brother, Nick Reiner.
Social Media
Jake Reiner has a low social media profile, mostly on Instagram under the name @jakereiner, where he has about 6,900 followers. His content consists of professional updates, behind-the-scenes of creative projects, podcast promotion, and some personal thoughts. In comparison with most of the public figures, the online presence of Reiner is rather low-profile, which is also in accordance with the need to have a balanced life between public and personal.
Jake Reiner Net Worth
The net worth of Jake Reiner has not been publicly announced, and there are no confirmed estimates. His earnings are estimated to come as a result of a mix of broadcast journalism, acting performances, writing, film production, and podcasting. Any such valuation would be a speculation and cannot be described as fact without official financial disclosure.