Richard Riehle, ‘Office Space’ Actor, Dies at 78

Character actor Richard Riehle has died at age 78 from natural causes on October 15. Best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the satirical comedy Office Space, Riehle also appeared in Bridesmaids, The Fugitive, Glory, Casino, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, and Grounded for Life. His career was defined by adaptability and longevity, proving that character actors can build lasting brands. He shared credits in Office Space with Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Stephen Root, and Gary Cole.