'Office Space' Actor Richard Riehle Dies at 78
TMZ said the character actor had more than 400 film and TV credits and died of natural causes.
- Character actor Richard Riehle died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 15, at age 78, according to TMZ.
- Throughout a prolific career in Hollywood, Riehle appeared in over 400 film and television projects, establishing himself as an acclaimed character actor across comedy, drama, and science fiction.
- In Mike Judge's 1999 film Office Space, Riehle portrayed Tom Smykowski, an Initech product manager whose character builds a prototype of his much-mocked "Jump to Conclusions" mat.
- Beyond his signature role, Riehle's diverse filmography included appearances in The Fugitive, Casino, and television series such as The West Wing, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Barry.
- Recent projects included the Lifetime holiday movie Very Nutty Christmas with Melissa Joan Hart and voice work in The Legends of Korra, extending his career into his later years.
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The Seattle TimesRichard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in ‘Glory’ and ‘Office Space,’ dies
Beloved character actor Richard Riehle has died at 78. Wright Entertainment Inc. announced Monday that Riehle died on Oct. 15. Riehle's career spanned nearly five decades, with memorable roles in “Office Space,” “Glory,” and “The Fugitive.” He often played authority figures but was equally skilled in comedy. He began acting at the University of Notre Dame and later earned a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Minnesota. Riehle appeared i…
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Richard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in 'Glory' and 'Office Space,' dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor in TV and film who often played authority figures but was equally skilled at comedy, notably playing a sad-sack product manager in “Office Space,” has died. He was 78.
Richard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in ‘Glory and ‘Office Space,’ dies – WTOP News
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor in TV and film who often played authority figures but was equally skilled at comedy, notably playing a sad-sack product manager in “Office Space,” has died. He was 78. Wright Entertainment Inc. said Monday that Riehle had died Oct. 15 but disclosed no cause or...
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