Carl Reiner Lane (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of Arthur Avenue and 188th Street
Honoree:  Carl Reiner (1922-2020) was an actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, and author whose career spanned seven decades. He was part of Sid Caesar’s legendary team and went on to create “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and direct several hit films. Born in the Bronx , he graduated from high school at 16 and worked as a machinist while studying acting. He served the United States Army during WWII and later began his acting career. In 1995, he received the Writers Guild’s Laurel Award, a lifetime achievement award for a career in TV writing. In 2000 he won the Mark Twain Prize for Humor, presented by the Kennedy Center. In 2009 he was presented with the WGA’s Valentine Davies Award, recognizing both his writing legacy and valued service to the guild, the entertainment industry and community at large. He authored several memoirs and novels, including a sequel to “Enter Laughing,” “Continue Laughing,” “My Anecdotal Life” and “I Remember Me.” (Torres)
LL:2021/14