Entertainment
“Office Space” actor Richard Riehle dies at 78
Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor whose screen career spanned nearly five decades, has died at 78.
The Associated Press reported Monday that Wright Entertainment Inc. said Riehle died on October 15. The agency did not disclose a cause or other details.
Known for: “Office Space,” “Glory,” “The Fugitive” and “Grounded for Life”
Career: Film, television and Broadway
Age: 78
A familiar presence across film and television
Riehle played Tom Smykowski, the anxious product manager in the 1999 comedy “Office Space.” His credits also included “Executive Decision,” “Bridesmaids,” three “Star Trek” series and three Broadway productions.
Wright Entertainment remembered him for his kindness and generosity toward emerging actors and filmmakers. The agency’s announcement, as reported by AP, is the confirmed source for his death; no cause was released.
Original reporting: Read the Associated Press report →