Tracy Reiner
Quick Facts
Biography
Tracy Reiner (born Tracy Henry; July 7, 1964) is an American actress who is the daughter of filmmaker Penny Marshall. She was adopted by Marshall's second husband, filmmaker Rob Reiner, taking the Reiner family name. She is known for her roles in When Harry Met Sally..., Masque of the Red Death, A League of Their Own, and Apollo 13.
Early life
Reiner was born Tracy Henry in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of actress and director Penny Marshall and Michael Henry. She is filmmaker Garry Marshall's niece. Her mother was married for 10 years to Rob Reiner, who adopted her and raised her as his own. Her mother is of Italian, English and Scottish descent. Reiner's adoptive paternal grandparents are actor and comedian Carl Reiner and actress Estelle Reiner (1914-2008). Growing up, fifteen of Reiner's relatives were employed at labs run by the United States Atomic Energy Commission.
Career
Reiner starred in the 1989 film Masque of the Red Death in the role of Lucretia. She has appeared in nearly 30 films, among them Jumpin' Jack Flash (film) (1986), Die Hard (1988), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), A League of Their Own (1992), and Apollo 13 (1995).
She was associate producer for the documentary Children of the Revolution: Tune Back In (2005).
In 2013, Reiner headed a team to fund and market medical software.
Personal life
Reiner is married and has three children.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | Flamingo Kid, TheThe Flamingo Kid | Polly | |
1985 | Sure Thing, TheThe Sure Thing | Alison's Friend | |
1986 | Nothing in Common | Young Saleswoman | |
1986 | Jumpin' Jack Flash | Page's Secretary | |
1988 | Big | Test Market Researcher | |
1988 | Die Hard | Thornburg's Assistant | |
1988 | Beaches | Dept. Store Clerk | |
1989 | When Harry Met Sally... | Emily | |
1989 | New Year's Day | Marjorie | |
1989 | Masque of the Red Death | Lucrecia | |
1990 | Pretty Woman | Woman at Car | |
1991 | Frankie and Johnny | Attorney at Party | |
1991 | Ted & Venus | Shelly | |
1992 | League of Their Own, AA League of Their Own | Betty Horn | |
1995 | Apollo 13 | Mary Haise | |
1996 | That Thing You Do! | Anita | |
1996 | Frame by Frame | ||
1998 | With Friends Like These... | Scorsese Assistant | |
1999 | Other Sister, TheThe Other Sister | Michelle | |
2000 | Straight Right | Mrs. Parker | |
2001 | New Woman, TheThe New Woman | Dr. Fritzi Haller | |
2001 | Princess Diaries, TheThe Princess Diaries | Press Secretary Spencer | |
2001 | Riding in Cars with Boys | Nurse | |
2003 | Saved by the Rules | Summer | |
2004 | Raising Helen | Job Interviewer | |
2004 | Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, TheThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement | Lady Anthony | |
2006 | Stay Awake | Vera | Short |
2006 | State's Evidence | Cashier | |
2010 | Valentine's Day | French Photographer | |
2015 | Chloe and Theo | Homeless Woman | |
20?? | Bogie and Bacall | Mayo Methot | Announced |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1977 | Laverne & Shirley | Helen | "Tag Team Wrestling" |
1979 | Laverne & Shirley | Carole | "Bad Girls" |
1981 | Laverne & Shirley | Tracy | "Young at Heart" |
1990 | Partners in Life | Dockside Innocent | TV film |
1993 | League of Their Own, AA League of Their Own | Betty Horn | Main role |