Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1948 |
| Age | 78 years (died on 15, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA |
| Date of Death | 15/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Richard Riehle
19/10/2026
Richard Riehle, the character actor best known as Tom Smykowski in Office Space, died in Los Angeles on 15/10/2026, according to reports published by TMZ and others. Friends told TMZ he died of natural causes. He had more than 400 screen credits, including The Fugitive, Casino, Grounded for Life and multiple Star Trek series.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Richard Riehle was an American character actor known for supporting roles in film, television, and Broadway and regional theatre. He began acting in regional theatre, made his screen debut in Rooster Cogburn (1975), and gained wider Hollywood work after Glory (1989). He is known for Walt Finnerty in Grounded for Life and for multiple Star Trek appearances. He died in Los Angeles in October 2026, reportedly of natural causes. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | University of Notre Dame |
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| Postgraduate | Master of Fine Arts, University of Minnesota |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Jane Latham |
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| Marriage Year | 1970 |
Family
| Mother | Mary Margaret Riehle (née Walsh) |
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| Father | Herbert John Riehle (1921–1961) |
| Spouse | Jane Latham |
| Children | 4 |
Career
| Debut | Rooster Cogburn (1975) |
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| Stage | Meadow Brook Theatre, Rochester, Michigan; Broadway from 1985 with Execution of Justice; Classic Stage Company and Public Theatre in New York |
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| Voice Work | Sheriff Sam Brown in Home on the Range (2004) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His screen debut was a bit part in the John Wayne Western Rooster Cogburn (1975). | |
| 2. He has played Santa Claus in eight different projects. | |
| 3. He spent more than a decade away from screen work to focus on Broadway and regional theatre. | |
| 4. He appeared in Disney productions including Iron Will and Mighty Joe Young. | |
| 5. He appeared on Broadway in The Iceman Cometh and Babes in Arms. |
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