'Office Space' Actor Richard Riehle Dead At 78

Leena Nasir Mon, October 19, 2026 at 8:46 PM UTC

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'Office Space' Actor Richard Riehle Dead At 78 ©Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesBeloved Actor Richard Riehle, best known for his role as Tom Smykowski in "Office Space," died Thursday at 78. Friends of the actor told TMZ he died of natural causes in Los Angeles.

Beloved Actor Richard Riehle, best known for his role as Tom Smykowski in "Office Space," died Thursday at 78.

Friends of the actor told TMZ he died of natural causes in Los Angeles.

Riehle amassed over 400 credits throughout his Hollywood career, spanning theater, television, and the big screen.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Actor Richard Riehle arrives at the premiere of New Line Cinema's

In addition to his popular "Office Space" role as the manager who was laid off and scored a massive financial settlement after a hit-and-run accident, the acclaimed actor is being remembered for his role as Walt Finnerty on "Grounded for Life."

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He made his Broadway debut in the 1986 production of "Execution of Justice."

Riehle played Santa Claus in eight different productions, including the 2011 "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" and the 2008 production of "Our First Christmas."

He also frequently appeared in the Star Trek franchise. (RELATED: Cindy Crawford Breaks Silence After Death Of 27-Year-Old Son, Presley)

Riehle appeared in films including "Free Willy," "Glory," "Of Mice and Men," and "The Fugitive."

His last film credits were "The Cowboy Killer" and "Boris Is Dead."

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