'Office Space' star Richard Riehle dead at 78
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Key Points:
- Richard Riehle, best known for his role as Tom in the cult classic "Office Space," has died at age 78 from natural causes on October 15.
- Riehle had a prolific career spanning over 400 projects, including notable roles in "Casino," "The Man from Earth," "Bridesmaids," and TV shows like "The Mindy Project" and "George Lopez."
- He received several awards, including a Los Angeles Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the 2017 film "You Have a Nice Flight," and recently appeared in the 2024 Hallmark movie "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story."
- Born in Wisconsin in 1948, Riehle studied at the University of Notre Dame and earned an MFA from the University of Minnesota, beginning his career in regional theatre before transitioning to film and television.
- Riehle was married to Jane Latham with whom he had four children, and he expressed a lifelong passion for acting, valuing meaningful roles and independent films throughout his career.
