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Actor Richard Riehle dies at 78
Veteran character actor Richard Riehle has died at the age of 78. His representatives, Artists & Representatives and Wright Entertainment, Inc., confirmed his passing, noting he died of natural causes in Los Angeles on October 15.
Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Riehle appeared in more than 400 film and television projects. He was most widely recognized for his cult-classic role as Tom Smykowski, the anxious product manager in the 1999 comedy ‘Office Space’.
His extensive filmography included roles in ‘Casino’, ‘The Fugitive’, ‘Glory’, ‘Bridesmaids’, and ‘Free Willy’. In television, he was known for his work in the ‘Star Trek’ franchise, as well as appearances in ‘Grounded for Life’, ‘NCIS’, ‘The West Wing’, and ‘Modern Family’. He also provided voice work for the animated series ‘The Legend of Korra’.
Colleagues and friends remembered him not only for his immense talent and versatility but also for his kindness and generosity toward emerging actors and filmmakers.
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