‘Office Space’ Actor Was 78
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor known for roles in Office Space, The Fugitive, and Grounded for Life, has died at age 78 of natural causes in Los Angeles.
- Riehle appeared in over 430 acting credits including notable films like Casino, Glory, and Bridesmaids, and TV shows such as Star Trek series, The West Wing, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- He was praised by colleagues like Donal Logue for his professionalism, humility, and skill, with Logue calling him an "actor’s actor."
- Born in Wisconsin in 1948, Riehle studied at the University of Notre Dame and Oakland University before building a career spanning regional theater, Broadway, film, and television.
- His memorable role as Tom Smykowski in Office Space included a famous scene with a medical halo and a "Jump to Conclusions" mat, which has since disappeared.
