Richard Riehle, prolific character actor, dies at 78
The performer appeared in Office Space, Star Trek and Bridesmaids among numerous film and television roles.
At a glance
- Riehle died of natural causes on 15 October in Los Angeles
- He was known for playing Tom Smykowski in Office Space
- He appeared in Star Trek, Bridesmaids and numerous other productions
- Born in Wisconsin in 1948
Richard Riehle, a character actor known for roles in films including Office Space and Bridesmaids, has died of natural causes. He was 78.
Riehle was born in Wisconsin in 1948 and studied at the University of Notre Dame before earning a master's degree. He accumulated credits across film and television throughout his career.
Why it matters
Riehle was a prolific character actor whose roles spanned decades of film and television production.
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