Office Space actor Richard Riehle dies at 78

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Richard Riehle, known for Office Space and Bridesmaids, has died of natural causes at 78.

Richard Riehle, the actor known for Office Space and Bridesmaids, has died of natural causes. He was 78. Friends confirmed his death to TMZ on Monday, with his death occurring on 15 October in Los Angeles.

Riehle's career spanned decades, encompassing more than 400 film and television projects. He was best known for playing Tom Smykowski, the product manager in the 1999 comedy Office Space. He also appeared in Casino, The Man from Earth, Bridesmaids and numerous television series including The Mindy Project, George Lopez, NCIS, Grounded for Life and Star Trek. He recently played Nicolas Young in the 2024 Hallmark film Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

Riehle was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin in 1948 and attended the University of Notre Dame before receiving his MFA from the University of Minnesota. He began his career in regional theatre and made his film debut in 1975's Rooster Cogburn, an uncredited role in the western starring John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn. He married Jane Latham in 1970 and had four children.

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• Bridesmaids actor Richard Riehle dies aged 78Actor Richard Riehle, who appeared in more than 400 films and TV series, has died (Picture: Admedia / Zuma Press / Avalon) Actor Richard Riehle, known for Office Space and Star Trek , has died. The 78-year-old star is said to have died of natural causes in Los Angeles, according to friends. He…Metro · 19 Oct, 21:45
• ‘Office Space’ star Richard Riehle dead at 78Riehle's acclaimed career spanned decades as he appeared in over 400 projects.New York Post · 19 Oct, 18:46

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