Richard Riehle, Character Actor in ‘Office Space,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Bridesmaids’ and More, Dies at 78
Richard Riehle, known for playing Tom Smykowski in “Office Space” and many other character actor roles, died of natural causes Oct. 15 in Los Angeles…
Variety reports: Richard Riehle, known for playing Tom Smykowski in “Office Space” and many other character actor roles, died of natural causes Oct. 15 in Los Angeles, Variety has confirmed.
Riehle was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, on May 12, 1948. He attended the University of Notre Dame before receiving a masters from University.
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