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American actor Richard Riehle, best known for his role as Tom Smykowski in the 1999 comedy film Office Space, has died at the age of 78. Riehle died on October 15 in Los Angeles, California.
Richard Riehle is survived by his wife, Jane Latham, and their four children.
The couple married in 1970 and shared a family life throughout his long acting career.
Riehle was a veteran character actor whose career spanned nearly five decades. He appeared in more than 400 film, television, and other entertainment projects, earning recognition for his memorable supporting performances.
In a statement, his representatives remembered him not only for his acting talent but also for his kindness, generosity, and support for emerging actors and filmmakers.
Richard Riehle was born on May 12, 1948, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Minnesota.
He began his acting career in the 1970s, initially working in regional theatre before moving into film and television. His early screen appearances included the 1975 John Wayne film Rooster Cogburn.
Over the years, Riehle built an extensive acting career, appearing in hundreds of productions across different genres.
One of his most recognizable roles came in the 1999 comedy film Office Space, directed by Mike Judge. He played Tom Smykowski, a frustrated software company employee whose memorable scenes helped make the film a cult classic.
Riehle also gained recognition for playing Walt Finnerty in the television sitcom Grounded for Life, which aired from 2001 to 2005.
His other notable film credits included The Fugitive (1993), Glory (1989), Casino (1995), Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999), and Bridesmaids (2011).
His television work included appearances in several popular series, including Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, The West Wing, and NCIS.
In addition to his work on screen, Riehle maintained a connection to theatre and performed in Broadway productions, including Execution of Justice and The Iceman Cometh.
Throughout his career, he became known for his versatility, portraying a wide range of characters in comedy, drama, and television.
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